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LARGE PISTOL PRIMERS Reviews & Ratings

These are the “bread-and-butter” of reloading, the most commonly called-for primers in reloading recipes. CCI standard primers are remarkably clean-burning, leaving primer pockets cleaner and extending the time between pocket cleaning. That’s a huge benefit for progressive reloaders. They are more sensitive and easier to seat than older CCI primers, and engineered for smooth feeding in automated equipment.

FEATURES

Clean-burning initiator compound
Larger “sweet spot” for guns that produce off-center strikes
Easier to seat than ever before
Improved sensitivity for “critical-need” loading
Meet most reloading needs
Unmatched reliability
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Reviews Summary

Customers consistently praise CCI Large Pistol Primers for their reliability and quality, often selecting them as their first choice in reloading. While some note the challenges of availability and pricing, many appreciate the recent waiving of hazmat fees and the convenience provided by Brownells. Overall, CCI's excellent performance makes them a favorite among seasoned reloaders.

What Reviewers Are Saying

Product Quality

85%

Reviewers express high satisfaction with the quality of CCI Large Pistol Primers, consistently noting their reliability and performance across various calibers. Many have significant experience using the product, with several stating they have never encountered a misfire, underscoring the primers' trusted reputation in the reloading community.

Availability

75%

Several reviews highlight the difficulty in sourcing primers, with many customers expressing excitement upon finding CCI primers in stock. The ongoing challenges in availability are acknowledged, leading to an eagerness among reloaders to shop frequently for these products, particularly through Brownells.

Pricing and Value

65%

Reviewers comment on the current pricing of CCI primers, with some noting a willingness to pay higher prices for their preferred brand. The recent waiving of hazmat fees by Brownells is seen as a favorable development, helping customers manage the expenses associated with primer purchases during a time of scarcity.

Customer Experience with Brownells

70%

Users commend Brownells for their service, particularly for their effective management of primer stock and the waiving of additional fees, which enhance the overall purchasing experience. Positive comments on website timing and shipping underscore that customers appreciate the efforts to provide hard-to-find products.

Reliability in Performance

80%

Majority of reviewers note the consistent performance of CCI primers, citing no failures in ignition during reloading. This level of reliability is critical for reloaders, as it contributes to accuracy and confidence when using the primers in various shooting applications.

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The best money can buy

I've never had a misfire with CCI primers. I've been reloading since the seventies, so that's a long time and thousands of rounds. Every time I pull the trigger I don't think about if they will ignite, they go bang every time.

CCI small pistol magnum primers

I've been loading .357 magnum rounds with CCI's primers for over 10 years. My Ruger New Model Black Hawk performs beautifully with these primers with 158 gr. lead semi wad cutters and Titegroup powder.

Dependable

I've been reloading since the mid 1970's, and out of the thousands of rounds I've loaded, I don't remember ever having a miss-fire with CCI primers. When researching loads for different calibers, I look for recipes with CCI primers almost exclusively, because of that. In resent years I have used other brands, but I still favor these, over other brands. Right now, I'm almost out of any kind of primers, and the prices are mind blowing if you can find them. I still look for CCI first and I'd probably pay more for them over another brand if I had a choice.

Glad to Find Some

As all reloaders know, primers are the component hardest to find. We all need primers. CCI is top quality and I was happy to score, I hope the prices go back down and availability improves. In the meantime Ill continue shopping Brownells for more.

Nice

Like to have about 5000 more

Reliable

Never had a misfire with CCI primers and I have loaded and fired thousands in most all pistol calibers. Recently found some ammo stored for over 20 years and they all fired as expected. I always buy CCI first when I can get them.

Finally

I had checked several large on-line sites frequently in case primers ever came back for sale. Brownells was the first to score them then one other place got them in stock. Now you have to check daily since they sell out within hrs of receiving a shipment. I have this winter's reloading covered. Also get to see how the monopoly manufacturer of primers operates. They can charge anything they want, just like the robber barons did long ago. But of course blame the huge profits on the pandemic.

Brownell must have clout to have primers

Counting hazmat, shipping and tax the new normal is about 10cents a primer. But when you haven't cranked out a round in months due to lack of primers, I paid it. Did figure out to buy the quantity limit to save about half a cent per primer on hazmat and shipping. Took eight days from order to delivery.

Old faithful

Use for 9mm, .38 & .357. Never had a problem with CCI primers. Easy to go from package to flipper.

Quality Reliable Primers

I was looking for Large Pistol Primers for over a year and was extremely happy to see them in stock.