Winchester Match Small Pistol Primers

[BE Mike]

I see where Winchester has jumped on the band wagon and is now making "match" pistol primers. Winchester pistol primers have been my "go to" primers for years. I've done a lot of machine rest tests of centerfire pistols at 50 yards using the Winchester primers and have found that with the right pistol, powder, powder charge and bullet that some very nice groups can be had. I'm thinking that "match' pistol primers of any brand are a solution to a problem that doesn't exist and is just a marketing ploy.

 

[Leadeye]

Maybe they are softer, easier to set off for something with a custom low power hammer spring.

 

[JHB]

If they market it right someone will pay extra. Or as my son that works for a large soft drink manufacture says it is all in the perception people have of a product.

 

[BE Mike]

Maybe they are softer, easier to set off for something with a custom low power hammer spring.

From what I gather they are no different, except being made by the most experienced employees who hold the tolerances tighter. I maybe can see some value in "match" rifle primers for certain purposes, but pistol? I have my doubts.

 

[Sniper 79]

I believe they are weighed and sorted for best consistency. Average shooter will never see a difference.

 

[red_zr24x4]

I believe they are weighed and sorted for best consistency. Average shooter will never see a difference.

This is along the lines I've heard.
The priming compound is more consistent in weight for all match primers

 

[DadSmith]

I usually use magnum primers for the hotter spark to me they seem more consistent with my loads. If the powder is 20gr or more.

Would a match primer make much difference for pistol calibers like 9mm, 40SW, and 45acp?

 

[red_zr24x4]

Would a match primer make much difference for pistol calibers like 9mm, 40SW, and 45acp?

Personally I would not think so

 

[DadSmith]

While we are talking primers who has the cheapest primers? The lowest I've seen was at Bass Pro when I was Christmas shopping. I picked up 1000 CCI Small Rifle for $35 out the door. Local gun shop has them for $42 out the door.

 

[BE Mike]

While we are talking primers who has the cheapest primers? The lowest I've seen was at Bass Pro when I was Christmas shopping. I picked up 1000 CCI Small Rifle for $35 out the door. Local gun shop has them for $42 out the door.

If you ever make it down Louisville, KY way, Kentuckiana Reloading in Clarksville, IN usually have decent prices on primers for small quantities. Call them before making a trip to make sure they have what you want in stock. I just got a large quantity from Powder Valley. If you can buddy up with a few reloaders, you can split the shipping and HAZMAT fees.

 

[cmann250]

Site sponsor Bobcat Armament is in Shelbyville. They’re fair on price and I bought quite a few primers off them when CCI had a rebate this spring.


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