Thread: Winchester primer fail

Have had exactly the same problem with Murom primers, rifle owners not amused!

Originally Posted by killroy

Have had exactly the same problem with Murom primers, rifle owners not amused!

Large or small rifle primers ? I've found some aren't seating properly in some brass for small rifle, but CCI's work just fine.

Originally Posted by killroy

Have had exactly the same problem with Murom primers, rifle owners not amused!

I'm using Murom small rifle primers, no problems.
I heard it was their pistol primers that had the issue, hence Reloaders in Auckland won't sell the pistol primers, only small and large rifle.

Murom - initially LR in a 25/06, then SR in my own .223. Strong loads in both cases but no problems with Federal or Fiocchi. Not tried Winchester lately, gave them away when it appeared that the brass-coloured generation was relatively under-sized, around .0008" according to me. Not much, but enough to cause loose fit in pockets prematurely.

All Winchester primers? I have Lot No. TEL287G. Any one can check if any failure out of this batch? So far I have no problem. Thanks for helping.

Originally Posted by dogmatix

I'm using Murom small rifle primers, no problems.
I heard it was their pistol primers that had the issue, hence Reloaders in Auckland won't sell the pistol primers, only small and large rifle.

Good to know but winchester just lost by meager business. A new bolt is way out of my budget