Primers - The Firearms Forum

Kestral · 07-01-2012, 06:43 AM

Can someone settle a difference of oppinion between two old codgers, Is the main componants of modern day primers made of either copper or brass. Stupid question I know,but each old codger wont give in with his opinion. Thanks everyone.

steve4102 · 07-01-2012, 07:16 AM

From Sierra.

Despite their appearance, most primer cups are made of 70/30 cartridge brass. Most manufacturers apply a nickel plating to their primers for appearance sake, giving them their familiar silver coloration.

Link.

http://www.exteriorballistics.com/re...ics/primer.cfm

oldgunfan · 07-01-2012, 01:16 PM

wow, I read that entire link. very interesting.

ozo · 07-01-2012, 01:28 PM

Yes.....interesting topic [over a game of Checkers].....
and it really even matters why ....?????

Hard-headed old farts....and I AM one...so I can speak !
More-so......the discussion should have been about......:
"In a perverse quirk of fate, the priming system used in England and throughout much of the rest of the world was developed by an American, Col. Hiram Berdan. The predominant priming system used here in the U.S. was invented by an English ordnance officer, Col. Edward Boxer. The two systems are not at all interchangeable, and must not be confused."
Or something a bit more technical than......"that car is candy apple red.....no it ain't Joe, you old s**t, it's metallic Ruby red...you dum**ss".

ozo · 07-01-2012, 01:29 PM

Tell them ----"two old codgers,"----I said to eat a jalapeno.....

07-01-2012, 06:43 AM	#1
Kestral V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Guernsey Channel Islands Posts: 355	Primers Can someone settle a difference of oppinion between two old codgers, Is the main componants of modern day primers made of either copper or brass. Stupid question I know,but each old codger wont give in with his opinion. Thanks everyone. -->

07-01-2012, 07:16 AM	#2
steve4102 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Minnesota Contributor Posts: 2,760	Re: Primers From Sierra. Despite their appearance, most primer cups are made of 70/30 cartridge brass. Most manufacturers apply a nickel plating to their primers for appearance sake, giving them their familiar silver coloration. Link. http://www.exteriorballistics.com/re...ics/primer.cfm

07-01-2012, 01:16 PM	#3
oldgunfan V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Contributor Posts: 137	Re: Primers wow, I read that entire link. very interesting.

07-01-2012, 01:28 PM	#4
ozo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 2,770	Re: Primers Yes.....interesting topic [over a game of Checkers]..... and it really even matters why ....????? Hard-headed old farts....and I AM one...so I can speak ! More-so......the discussion should have been about......: "In a perverse quirk of fate, the priming system used in England and throughout much of the rest of the world was developed by an American, Col. Hiram Berdan. The predominant priming system used here in the U.S. was invented by an English ordnance officer, Col. Edward Boxer. The two systems are not at all interchangeable, and must not be confused." Or something a bit more technical than......"that car is candy apple red.....no it ain't Joe, you old st, it's metallic Ruby red...you dumss". __________________ http://www.nranews.com/#/nranews, "ozo. you're off your rocker sir." -johnlives4christ http://www.prisonplanet.com/ -America,Bless GOD-

07-01-2012, 01:29 PM	#5
ozo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 2,770	Re: Primers Tell them ----"two old codgers,"----I said to eat a jalapeno..... __________________ http://www.nranews.com/#/nranews, "ozo. you're off your rocker sir." -johnlives4christ http://www.prisonplanet.com/ -America,Bless GOD-