Any issues using Federal Primers?

[Calvin45]

Does anyone see a difference between Fed 215M and regular 215's? I'm getting low on my 215M and have yet to break into my 215's. I have heard they are made the same just have better QC on the 215M?

In my experience they're entirely interchangeable. Don't worry about it.

 

[Stonyman88]

I have been using CCI, Remington and Winchester off and on. But I have been using Federal primers in my 300 Win Mag for nearly 30 years and have never had a problem. I hope to find more Fed 215's before I open my last brick. I know they won't be $7.35 a brick like the ones I still use.

Dam, At least you have a brick,

 

[Bravo 4]

 

[coueskiller43]

Dam, At least you have a brick,

I have 2

 

[Stonyman88]

@Muddyboots,
These gems were only this much a brick, I got two. Put 3 more on layaway(I know the manager)
When the Br-2's come in, I'll be set. Last brick of bench rests I bought pre Covid were $78
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They should all be ashamed and go to Ukraine instead of stuffing $ in their pockets

 

[PA Plumber]

@Muddyboots,
These gems were only this much a brick, I got two. Put 3 more on layaway(I know the manager)
When the Br-2's come in, I'll be set. Last brick of bench rests I bought pre Covid were $78

Wow. Haven't seen anything like that in a while.
Any chance there is a rainbow just above the sales shelf?

 

[WYOHTF]

Ol'Red : Don't give away your youngster status , am with you on them prices back then and still have some myself along with the metal power cans BULLSYE- 2400 - UNIQUE square cans. Have plenty of the 210 & 210M , need or could use maybe 4-500 215's . Other than that am good all around . Back then there was no HAZ fees !!!!

This one has never been opened. No price tag.
It's one of my collections. Thought about trying it for COW. Like it better with the pull tab in place
Have an ancient unopened can of IMR 4895 to.

 

[Stonyman88]

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This one has never been opened. No price tag.
It's one of my collections. Thought about trying it for COW. Like it better with the pull tab in place
Have an ancient unopened can of IMR 4895 to.

Oh how cool, don't open that can, EVER

 

[Panhandle Pete]

I've always CCI for the most part, but these days you have to use what you can find. Any reason to stay away from Federal? Thanks!

Federal is my preference but I also use Winchester and Remington and occasionally CCI

 

[Randy Tidwell]

Feds are my go to primer. Winchester #2, wolf next, and CCI as a last result.

JMHO

 

[PA Plumber]

Had a client give this to me a little while back....
Seems nearly full and the cap feels feels frozen in place.
Powder is loose inside though.

 

[meatyrem]

I've always CCI for the most part, but these days you have to use what you can find. Any reason to stay away from Federal? Thanks!

Federal is all I use

 

[misterc01]

To date - only used Federal - 205 - 205M or 210 210M andhave not had any problems to date. And due to todays conditions, I now have some CCIs I will be trying out!

 

[Mike Matteson]

I have used most of them over the years. My go to primes for rifles is Fed 210. I have others, but not a great amount. Shotgun primes I have and assortment, because of all the different casing I use. I pick up shotgun cases all the time. That the reason for so many different primers. My go to shotgun is a 28ga anymore for dove and quail. If I find any others on the shelves or can order them out, I will get them if under $50.00 for a brick.