What is the difference between 109 and 209 shotgun primers?
The only difference is cosmetic. The 109 has nickle plating the 209 does not. Therefore, these two are interchangable.
Are shotgun primers interchangeable?
According to the 5th Edition Lyman Shotgun Reloading Manual, just changing primers alone can make a difference of up to 30% in pressure. Going from a “cold” primer like a CCI 209 to a “hot” primer like a Win 209 would be disastrous if you were already at the upper pressure limit with the CCI 209.
What are CCI 157 primers?
They are CCI’s version of the Remington 57* primers that fit the old Remington SP Express cases, which were discontinued about 1980. Those primers are smaller in diameter than the 209 primers used today, and for all practical reasons are now worthless.
What size is a shotgun primer?
0.209″ (5.31 mm) diameter primers for shotgun shells and modern inline muzzleloaders, using a Boxer-type primer factory-assembled inside a tapered, flanged brass cup.
What are CCI 209 primers used for?
CCI 209 primers are for field and target loads in all gauges. The CCI 209M is a true Magnum primer designed for heavy charges of slow-burning propellants. That makes the 209M a superb choice for waterfowl loads. Both use modern, non-corrosive, non-mercuric primer compounds for clean, sure ignition.
Are CCI 209 primers good?
CCI® Shotshell Primers provide reliable, clean-burning performance for any modern shell with a 209 primer pocket. The 209 primers are excellent for standard field and target loads, while the 209M is ideal for heavy waterfowl and turkey loads.
What primer does a 12 gauge use?
Boxer Primer Sizes 223 Remington. 0.209” or 5.31mm: Shotgun shell and muzzleloader primer such as 12 gauge and 20 gauge shotgun ammo. 0.210” or 5.33mm: Large rifle or large pistol primer such as .
Are all 209 primers the same?
There is no magic solution and any generic 209 will work, just at different power levels which affect velocity, blowback, recoil, and fouling for your specific load. 5 years is no problem for primer shelf life as long as they are not obviously corroded or stained, etc.
What is the difference between Boxer and Berdan primers?
Berdan and Boxer primers are two different types of centerfire primers used in modern metallic cartridge ammunition. The main difference between the two is that Boxer primers have a self-contained anvil within the primer whereas Berdan primers have an anvil that is integral to the primer pocket on the cartridge case.
Is Fiocchi Ammo boxer primed?
Fiocchi’s standard line features a wide selection, including many hard to find, classic and foreign calibers. Perfect for the collector and shooter alike. This ammunition is new production, non-corrosive, in boxer-primed, reloadable brass cases.