PISTOL PRIMERS IN .223

[G woody]

Some years ago, probably 7-8, I primed & loaded 100 rounds of .223 before I realized I'd used pistol primers. My note doesn't mention what brand of primers, but it's almost surely Winchester. I'd put them aside. Now, with shortages of most everything needed to feed our AR's I'm wondering if I can safely shoot them? I could also shoot them in a Savage Tactical. Thanks in advance.

[RearwardAssist]

As far as I know the only danger is not getting a "hot enough" burn and not igniting all of the powder. The cups are not as hard either. I would feel comfortable trying some being careful of a squib but iI have never really looked into it much.

[Corse]

Don't do it. The standard small pistol primers aren't meant for that kind of pressure. Even worse in an AR with the possibility of slam fires.

[Tzed250]

This^

[Coal Dragger]

Don't do it. For all the reasons stated above. Best case scenario is inconsistent weak ignition. Worst case scenario is pierced primers, or a bullet lodged in the barrel.

[theblackknight]

shoot more pistol!

[Confed-rifleman]

DON'T! Pistol primer cups aren't hard enough for rifle pressures. A missfire could be the best outcome. Slamfires or pierced/ruptured primers are likely.

[Airhasz]

I've used srp for pistol and spp for rifle during this drought when I can't find proper components. I don't condone this practice but I worked up a new load beginning at the starting load and watched closely for pressure signs...ymmv

[markm]

Just a hundred rounds? I'd pull them down and recycle everything into a new batch of ammo.

I'm running the Forster Collet bullet puller die with is ideal for these kind of projects. The kinetic hammer sucks for 223 most of the time.... bullet is too light.

[Corse]

I agree the hammer does suck. I'll have to look into the Forester for the next time I make a mistake.