Primers, is there a best, or even a better?

[Paddyd]

I've lately read various posts somewhere talking about how nicely Winchester primers seat, smoother and easier than others. So I'm wondering is there a best when it comes to primers? Or even a better? And if so which one?

Personally, I like CCI and Federal. The Winchesters seat so sloppily, it feels like the pockets are worn out. Don't know if it affects ignition or not, but even with new or once fired cases it feels like they just fall in with no effort at all.

 

[Mark611]

I have never had a problem with the Winchester primers, but as another has mentioned I have NOS I purchased about 15yrs ago! I've no issues with them in either performance or reliability. running 42gns of VARGET or H4895 from 308win with the 175gn SMK's with LAPUA and ALPHA OCD brass. these loads run in the 2660's from either my 26'' or 25'' tubes, 1in10 twist.

 

[kd4avp]

I am a CCI fan for all my benchrest stuff.
All the AR stuff gets the Winchesters that have been on the shelf since buying up a lot during the Obama years.