Jeremiah Hagan Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Howdy, Does anyone know if a shotgun primer is just as hard as a large rifle primer? Thanks, J. H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rio Brazos Kid Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Does anyone know if a shotgun primer is just as hard as a large rifle primer? What's the reason for the question? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 SG's run at a much lower PSI that just about all center fire rifles Cowboy rifle loads......Not so much so........ Cheers, LG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrison Joe, SASS #60708 Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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