[Full MeTal Jack]

Guys, what's the difference between Primers labeled Match and Regular primers? (besides the box)

[MosinDave]

I've been wondering the same thing too... don't they all kinda do the same thing?

[bheiser]

negative my taurus wont hit match primers, only likes the cheap stuff. i believe the match primer has faster ignition but a harder surface.

[lefty o]

match primers are more consistent, thats it.

[olretiredgunney]

More consistant and cost more.Mostly cost more!

[Dale]

Quote:       Originally Posted by lefty o

match primers are more consistent, thats it.

That's what they will tell you to justify the higher cost.

Of all the reloading I've done (and I use primarily Winchester and Remington primers) I can't remember the last fail to detonate and my groups are as close as I like 'em or need 'em.

Bench, competition, and match shooters are anal retentive about doing everything 'match'.

Perhaps I might be too if I were into that type of reloading and shooting but I'm not.

[Full MeTal Jack]

Appreciate the replys. Guess I'll have to purchase a chronograph now to check n see.
Hmm?
Used match small rilfe primers on 223 for the Texas State Rifle Association Highpower Championship in April. First 12 shots at 600 yards was punching the target at 3:00 to 9:00 with two back to back bullseyes. Then my eyes started to get fuzzy and target looked like a blurry football. Finnished with a 164-4 and no misses like the days before. That was the 3rd-5th time shooting a 600. What a Hoot!

[FutureMarine]

if match are more consistent, they must be really good. I never have primer problems with any of the guns i shoot. Reg. has always worked for me :right:

[GeneCockrell]

Match primers (benchrest small rifle) are supposed to be more consistent primers and give you better accuracy.

They don't necessecarily do this.

I have a pet load in the .17 Rem that used to use CCI BR4 primers. A few years ago all of a sudden my bullets started going all over the place. I started doing all sorts of stuff to the cases, and started thinking I was going to need a new barrel. I tried a switch to regular Winchester small rifle and am now pretty happy with the way the 17 shoots...