Federal Shotshell Primers

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Poconolg

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What is the difference between Federal 209 and 209A primers? Thanks for the help
 
The 209A is a "hotter" primer than the standard 209. The 209A is the only Federal shotshell primer that has been available as a component for years. Never substitute a 209A in a recipe that doesn't specify list it.
 
Ditto on what rule303 said. Look carefully at the load data for whether the recipe calls for a Federal 209 or 209A. The 209A is much hotter than the old 209 and will likely raise the peak pressure considerably over what a recipe calls for using the old 209 primer.
 
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