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As long as the striker or firing pin hits it with enough force.I picked up a case of these not long ago for like $40... now I'm wondering if I can use them for 9mm or am I relegated to .357magnum, both would be nice
Big supply? Or did you get the last ones?Just picked up some WSPM at Hermiston Bi-Mart. $4.49 per sleeve, limit 2 sleeves. Pretty surprised to see them on the shelf for a 2021 decent price.View attachment 892667
I picked up a case of these not long ago for like $40... now I'm wondering if I can use them for 9mm or am I relegated to .357magnum, both would be nice
It would also be prudent to reduce your loads slightly and work back up watching for pressure signs. Many claim to see no significant changes when running the small pistol magnum primers in place of standard. I always try to err on the side of caution, and can vouch for issues trying to run small rifle primers in a Glock 19.As long as the striker or firing pin hits it with enough force.
Not a big supply on the shelf, maybe twenty or thirty sleeves of 100. But there may have been a couple of cases (5 bricks per case) tucked away under the shelf. Couldn't tell if they were primers or not. But that was yesterday morning, so they may be gone by now.Big supply? Or did you get the last ones?
There is an on line video regarding the use of small primers. It was done very well, using commercial test equipmenn. Bottom line no difference in performance, between SPP, SRP and MPP. The company doing the test is a commercial reloader. The ONLY concern was you need to make sure your weapon will fire the primers. Some lightened triggers or other mods may not ignite the primer. His conclusion is unmodified hand guns should be fine.I picked up a case of these not long ago for like $40... now I'm wondering if I can use them for 9mm or am I relegated to .357magnum, both would be nice
I agree that you should be prudent when loading ANY ammunition. I have tried various primers in loads, and with my limited testing capability, of cronographing, I concluded, as I suspected, that they worked fine. That said, the the extensive testing by a professional reloading company, indicated there are no significant changes, when using the various primers. Video link below.It would also be prudent to reduce your loads slightly and work back up watching for pressure signs. Many claim to see no significant changes when running the small pistol magnum primers in place of standard. I always try to err on the side of caution, and can vouch for issues trying to run small rifle primers in a Glock 19.
Everything was gone by the time I made in there at about 12:00 Thursday. I wasn't surprised but still......Not a big supply on the shelf, maybe twenty or thirty sleeves of 100. But there may have been a couple of cases (5 bricks per case) tucked away under the shelf. Couldn't tell if they were primers or not. But that was yesterday morning, so they may be gone by now.
Just what are Bi-Mart stores? Sporting goods? Will have to check them out next time I'm in WA/ORI stopped in this morning, and alas, the Hermiston Bi-Mart was basically devoid of any powder, primers or ammo. I did, however score a shell holder for my nephew's RCBS Trim Pro for .308 Win., et al. They have been as tough to find as Varget or primers. So, he was pretty excited, since he has had it on back order for a couple months. Mailed him the .223 shell holder last week, so now he can trim his cases.
Just what are Bi-Mart stores? Sporting goods? Will have to check them out next time I'm in WA/OR
The Hermiston Bi-Mart still has a pharmacy in the store, wonder if it is going to be shut down.Bi-Mart - Wikipedia
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Kind of a unique chain of employee owned stores here in the northwest. For years that've been a go-to place for fire arms, loading supplies, all kinds of outdoor, fishing, hunting equipment. Hardware, clothing, gardening, home electronics, office etc, etc. They recently in the last year, closed their pharmacies though, which was a shame.
the stores have an "Old Time" feeling to them.
Here in this area the pharmacies have been shut down for almost a year. I'd say yours will stay. There's so much more competition here in potland.The Hermiston Bi-Mart still has a pharmacy in the store, wonder if it is going to be shut down.
Oh, and full disclosure there is a one time lifetime membership fee. FIVE DOLLARS! https://www.bimart.com/