123456 Report post Posted November 15, 2013 So for the last few years of reloading, I have decided to use gold medal match primers, thinking I was getting "something" better than standard. I spoke with an owner of a very prominent reloading store today, and he told me the only difference is that federal has 1 more guy on the production line to ensure quality control. He assured me that this was straight from federal's mouth. So essentially, there is no difference between match and non match primers? Has anyone ever heard this, or know something different? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
punxsutawn Report post Posted November 15, 2013 I read an article a while back and they said the operation is still very much an hand operation with respect to the application of the propellant. Match grade primers were made by those individuals who had years of experience and as a result, had a much more consistent application rate. I've used both match and non-match grade primers in the same rifle and load with very little difference observed between the two. I have had a larger variance between rifle manufacturers. In fact, some of my rifles perform better with one mfg than another. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pwrguy Report post Posted November 16, 2013 I have used both and can't tell the difference, I must admit that I have never shot in a match, my shooting is strictly preparation for hunting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
308Nut Report post Posted November 16, 2013 A few years ago I had a very good load worked up using 210M primers. After buying a brick of straight 210s I loaded those up and shot a handful of groups using each one. It did reveal that my extreme spreads were lower with the 210M versus the 210 so I've never looked back between the two. As far as CCI primers, I've fired only a few hundred from 3 different lots years apart and have had quite a few of the standard CCIs not even ignite while I've shot thousands of CCI BR2s I've never had one fail to ignite. As for me, I have decided to use only the top end of what's available by a given manufacture. I use quite a few brands and types of primers. Obviously for different cartridges and powders. 210M, 215M, BR2, 9-1/2, and 205M Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest wdenike Report post Posted November 16, 2013 Personally, I have always thought this was in the same category as paying extra for guarantee MOA or better on the same factory guns. Just another way for company's to snuggle a little closer to your bill fold. If your gullible enough. Take care, Willie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
