Federal GM215M Still In Production?

[uda123cat]

I was wondering if anyone actually knows if Federal Premium Ammunition has stopped production of the Federal Gold Match Magnum Primers (Fed GM215M). Aside from those odd Gunbroker sales for greater than $300.00 for a single box of 1000, I haven't seen any anywhere for over a year. I emailed Federal Premium Ammunition and heard nothing back. Anyway, just wondering if anyone has heard anything about this particular primer.

thanks
dan

 

[Zero333]

Same thing in Canada except I found some on Cabelas.ca

I doubt they'll ship it across the border, so good luck.

I been using 210m in my 300winmag under H-4831 powder and they work perfect. There was no difference in velocity between the 215m and 210m, chronoed one right after the other. 10shot strings showed the 215m averaged 3 fps more than the 210m so the difference is irrelevant.

In the freezing winter I do however use 215m just to make sure I get no surprises and I've yet to chrono both in the freezing cold.

 

[Kyle Schultz]

To hell with Federal. I'm finishing off primers I bought 4 years ago and have been looking for almost 2 years for replacements. I have enough to finish off my current jug of powder. As soon as that's gone and I need to reconfirm loads with a new lot of powder, I'm going to test CCI 250s.

 

[JRS]

They're busy producing loaded ammo.

 

[DennisPA]

I haven't looked in the past couple months but back in the spring I was able to get GM215M's at my local shop in PA. If it would help I can stop in and look for some or ask about them. Just let me know.

 

[bulwaagh]

I purchased a brick in May. No other reason to have them other than to trade off to a local member who wants them. They're out there, just rare.

 

[JamesnTN]

They're out there. Just be patient. I sold off 100k of mine a few months back. Where are you located.

 

[SealT5]

Federal only sells their over run from their match ammo. So as long as they are selling all the match ammo they can roll out you won't see it on the shelfs. I read this last year where someone posted their response from federal. Not sure of the exact location that post is. I've slept since then. Hope this helps

 

[uda123cat]

Thank you all for your input. Here in San Antonio, or Texas for that matter, I've not found any for as long as I can remember. None of the major/minor distributors have any either. Oh well, thanks again for the input.

dan

 

[Ultimag]

they won't be producing primers for the general public [handloading] in 2022 all production of primers will be used in the manufacturing of factory/millitary ammunition supplies
{more money in factory ammo vs hand loading components ]

 

[Ultimag]

thankfully i have roughly 80,000 primers between rifle shotgun and pistol and a couple hundred pounds of powder on hand so i can easily weather this shortage

 

[Straightshooter1]

thankfully i have roughly 80,000 primers between rifle shotgun and pistol and a couple hundred pounds of powder on hand so i can easily weather this shortage

lol . . . that's a LOT of reloading and shooting, which won't give you any time to watch TV.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Is this the same shortage as when this thread started?

 

[Rat Rifle]

thankfully i have roughly 80,000 primers between rifle shotgun and pistol and a couple hundred pounds of powder on hand so i can easily weather this shortage

You sound convinced that this shortage is not different ?

 

[Lone Hunter]

Zombie thread from 2016….

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Zombie thread from 2016….

The last time folks didnt stock up once it was over just like this time

 

[Lone Hunter]

The last time folks didnt stock up once it was over just like this time

Except this time it’s going to be worse and last longer. Just my opinion and it don’t count for much..

 

[Ultimag]

lol . . . that's a LOT of reloading and shooting, which won't give you any time to watch TV.

you want to be good with a gun you spend time behind the gun not watching tv

 

[Ultimag]

You sound convinced that this shortage is not different ?

this shortage will last a lot longer and prices will climb

 

[Straightshooter1]

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CCI Small Rifle Primers #400

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CCI Small Rifle 5.56mm NATO-Spec Military Primers #41

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