Explore our comprehensive Primers for Reloading Catalog, featuring high-quality primers from leading manufacturers like CCI, Federal, Fiocchi, Remington, Sellier & Bellot, and Winchester. Essential for consistent ignition in reloaded ammunition, these primers are categorized by size (small/large), type (standard/magnum), and application (pistol/rifle). Each brand section details their innovative production techniques and lists available primers, helping reloaders select the best options for reliable performance in hunting, competition, or target shooting.
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CCI
CCI (Cascade Cartridge Inc.), founded in 1951, pioneers primer manufacturing with non-corrosive, lead-free compounds and precision cup forming for uniform sensitivity. Their automated assembly and stringent quality control ensure consistent ignition across standard, magnum, and benchrest-grade primers, making them a top choice for pistol and rifle reloading in competitive and recreational applications.
| Small Pistol | Large Pistol | Small Rifle | Large Rifle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard: #500 Magnum: #550 | Standard: #300 Magnum: #350 | Standard: #400 Magnum: #450 Benchrest: BR4 | Standard: #200 Magnum: #250 Benchrest: BR2 |
Special Variants: CCI offers benchrest primers (BR4, BR2) for small and large rifle applications, providing enhanced consistency for precision reloading.
Federal
Federal Cartridge Company, established in 1922, innovates with matched primer components and precision anvil placement for optimal ignition. Their Gold Medal line uses non-corrosive, temperature-stable mixes, while the Champion series offers economical options. Federal’s advanced cup drawing and compound blending ensure reliable performance in standard, magnum, and match-grade pistol and rifle primers.
| Small Pistol | Large Pistol | Small Rifle | Large Rifle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard: 100 Magnum: 150 | Standard: 200 Magnum: 155 | Standard: 205 Magnum: GM155M Match: GM205M | Standard: 210 Magnum: 215 Match: GM210M |
Special Variants: Federal provides Gold Medal match-grade primers (GM205M, GM210M) for small and large rifle applications, optimized for competitive shooting, and GM155M for large pistol magnum loads.
Fiocchi
Fiocchi, founded in 1876 in Italy, produces non-corrosive primers with lead-free compositions and precision-formed brass cups for reliable ignition. Their automated quality control and eco-friendly priming mixes ensure consistent performance. Available in the US, Fiocchi’s primers focus on small pistol and rifle applications, catering to reloaders seeking environmentally conscious options.
| Small Pistol | Large Pistol | Small Rifle | Large Rifle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard: SP Lead-Free: SPLF | Standard: LP | Standard: SR Lead-Free: SRLF | Standard: LR |
Special Variants: Fiocchi offers lead-free variants (SPLF, SRLF) for small pistol and small rifle primers, ideal for indoor range reloading and environmentally sensitive applications.
Remington
Remington Arms Company, founded in 1816, crafts primers with proprietary non-corrosive mixes and precision-formed cups for consistent strike sensitivity. Their 9½ series uses heavier cups for magnum loads, while 7½ benchrest primers offer ultra-tight tolerances. Remington’s compound formulation ensures dependable ignition for pistol and rifle reloading.
| Small Pistol | Large Pistol | Small Rifle | Large Rifle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard: 1-1/2 Magnum: 5-1/2 | Standard: 2-1/2 Magnum: 7-1/2 | Standard: 6-1/2 Benchrest: 7-1/2 | Standard: 9-1/2 Magnum: 9-1/2M |
Special Variants: Remington’s 7½ Small Rifle Benchrest primer provides enhanced consistency for precision reloading in competitive rifle applications.
Sellier & Bellot
Sellier & Bellot, founded in 1825 in the Czech Republic, manufactures non-corrosive primers with precise cup forming and consistent priming compounds. Their automated testing and sensitivity control ensure reliable ignition. Available in the US, their primers support standard pistol and rifle reloading, emphasizing affordability and performance.
| Small Pistol | Large Pistol | Small Rifle | Large Rifle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard: 4.4mm Boxer | Standard: 5.3mm Boxer | Standard: Small Rifle | Standard: Large Rifle |
Winchester
Winchester Ammunition, founded in 1866, produces primers with non-corrosive compounds and precision anvil stamping for reliable ignition. Their match-grade primers feature tighter tolerances for benchrest shooting, while magnum options provide hotter flames for large powder charges, supporting versatile pistol and rifle reloading.
| Small Pistol | Large Pistol | Small Rifle | Large Rifle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard: WSP Magnum: WSPM | Standard: WLP Magnum: WLPM | Standard: WSR Magnum: WSRM Match: WSR Match | Standard: WLR Magnum: WLRM |
Special Variants: Winchester’s WSR Match Small Rifle primer offers superior consistency for competitive reloading.