Primers for 6.5-284

[LittleJeff]

I have been using Fed210s for my 6.5-284 lately, but I don't want to count out other primers as well. I have some CCI BR2s also. Powders availiable are H4831SC and H4350. Got about a 4" group at 550yds today with H4831SC (49.5grs) 140gr JKL bullets and Fed210 primers, brass is Lapua. Was pretty happy with it as I haven't shot long range in over 2 years. I am always striving to do better as I am slowly getting back into this sport. Was just curious if other primers may help shrink group size or should I just stick with the trusty Fed210 primer. Any info or opinions are greatly appreciated.
Jeff

 

[ChipEckardt]

I use CCI BR primers with H4831SC....very satisfied. Only shoot F-Class.

Chip

 

[spclark]

If you haven't tried the Wolf/Tulammo LR primers, you really ought to.

Less $$ than the 210's or BR-2's, they consistently produce SD's and groups lower/ tighter in the cartridges I shoot using LR primers: 308 for Palma & 6XC for mid- to long-range, 6HAGAR in a spacegun for 600 yards.

 

[LittleJeff]

If you haven't tried the Wolf/Tulammo LR primers, you really ought to.

Less $$ than the 210's or BR-2's, they consistently produce SD's and groups lower/ tighter in the cartridges I shoot using LR primers: 308 for Palma & 6XC for mid- to long-range, 6HAGAR in a spacegun for 600 yards.

Thanks. Where would I get these primers?
Jeff

 

[spclark]

Powder Valley seems to have the best stock & prices of the on-line outfits I've bought from over the years, but they're sold by other firms too to be fair. Here are some links for your convenience; some may not have 'em in stock right now so check 'em all.

http://www.powdervalleyinc.com/

http://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog/category/categoryId/3507?

http://www.sinclairintl.com/.aspx/cid=5549/k=/t=P/Products/Primers

http://www.brunoshooters.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=BSS&Category_Code=29

http://www.champchoice.com/cat-Primers-748.aspx

http://www.wideners.com/itemview.cfm?dir=278|284

http://www.midwayusa.com

What you want are generally referred to as the Wolf / TulAmmo large rifle primer or KVB-7 product.

Right now $16/1000 seems to be the lowest price, about the same as Fed210/210M but far less than what you might have to pay for BR-2's.

Word is that the Wolf and TulAmmo brands are from the same plant in western Russia, only the packaging is different. Also be aware they need to be seated firmly.

 

[ebb]

Mine likes the br2s best so far. I have had JLKs for a couple of years but never loaded them till this summer. Worked up load in Tenn will take to range soon and let you know.

 

[dennisinaz]

Wolf and BR2 have the hardest cups and take the most pressure. I have similar results from either one. I get them at Brunos.

 

[alf]

I get them at Brunos.

Because you can walk in the door.......

I always use 210's in mine, and worry about the other things that matter more.

 

[dennisinaz]

That is partly true, I would not want to pay shipping and Haz-mat and tax, so I pick to pay sales tax only. It is a 45 mile drive for me so i usually plan to stop by when I have other business taking me that far north in Phx.

If he has what i want in stock and I can't find it elsewhere- why not? Walk-in customers have got to be a minor part of his business. If that wasn't true, he would have a showroom.