Shotgun Primers vs Large Rifle Primers

[Jeremiah Hagan]

Howdy,

 

Does anyone know if a shotgun primer is just as hard as a large rifle primer?

 

Thanks,

 

J. H.

[Rio Brazos Kid]

Howdy,

 

Does anyone know if a shotgun primer is just as hard as a large rifle primer?

 

Thanks,

 

J. H.

 

Really kind of hard say with certainty, but after years of reloading and gunsmithing may kinds and types of firearms, I would say that there is little if any difference in any of them. Some Brands seem to be a bit softer than others. I do know that Rifle primers are supposed to be a bit thicker to handle the higher pressures that are generated in the big calibers, (and some small calibers too). This probably makes them need a bit harder pin strike to ignight them, but as far as being harder, I doubt it.

 

RBK

[John Boy]

Does anyone know if a shotgun primer is just as hard as a large rifle primer?

What's the reason for the question?

[The Original Lumpy Gritz]

SG's run at a much lower PSI that just about all center fire rifles

Cowboy rifle loads......Not so much so........

Cheers,

LG

[Garrison Joe, SASS #60708]

I've had a chance to shoot Cowboy Fast Draw with their shotshell primers, from my and my wife's match revolvers. Those revolvers are light enough that the hammer only fires Federals 100% reliably. It fired all the 50 or so shots with SG primers through my and Amber Ale's revolvers. So, I would say there isn't much difference in how much hammer strike it takes to fire the two types of primers.

 

I would expect rifle primers to be a bit harder to ignite than pistol and S/G primers.

 

Good luck, GJ