CCI primers strike again...

[LoadingPirate]

Very unlikely CCI primers are the problem here.

 

[Hugger-4641]

Yeah, I've also read guys on here that never have misfires with CCI 22lr ammo either, so it must be a problem with the gun, there just cannot possibly be any bad CCI primer out there. .

 

[Zendude]

I also experience issues with CCI primers in small (j frame) revolvers shooting in double action. Same revolvers have no problems with Federal and Remington primers.

 

[halfmoonclip]

Normally, I'd just stick with Federals (or Winchesters), but right now, beggars can't be choosers.
The old S&W test for primer issues was to test hop some rounds with the muzzle elevated (being sure of where the bullets might come back down....).
My problem is solved for the moment, but I'll need to try some .38s loaded with the same CCI primers.
Moon

 

[WeekendReloader]

I started with CCI SPP and used them almost exclusively for years. Then I got a S&W Bodyguard 380, double action. About 30% of my reloads required a double strike. I tried Remington, Federal and Winchester SPP and they functioned 100%. Tried CCI again and got the same 30% requiring a double strike.

So, now I don't use any CCI in my 380 reloads.

 

[Dave P]

FYI: my new colt anaconda was mis-firing in DA mode. Wolf and Win primers. 44Mag.
Sent it back to colt, no obvious improvement.
So I thought CCI were hard primers too, but they solved all my mis-fire issues.

 

[halfmoonclip]

Took the offending 986 back to the range this evening, after cranking the strain screw down tight.
Even with the ribbed mainspring, the problem is gone.
The CCI primers were well and truly struck, and everything went off double action...tho the DA pull isn't quite as nice as it was before....
I picked this pistol up used,(it was in a country gunshop, and it sat there for awhile...love to know who got it originally) and really enjoy revos firing pistol cartridges, ever since my first 625 and 1917.
The 986 has a Ti cylinder and 5" barrel; I've put on a white outline rear sight blade, and fiber optic front. It shoots straight and feels good in the hand.
Moon

 

[halfmoonclip]

FYI: my new colt anaconda was mis-firing in DA mode. Wolf and Win primers. 44Mag.
Sent it back to colt, no obvious improvement.
So I thought CCI were hard primers too, but they solved all my mis-fire issues.

Now that is weird. Win primers aren't, perhaps, quite as soft as Feds, but it is still odd. Now the Wolf I can understand; wonder where they came from? Buddy told me they had been banned for import four years ago.
Were your misfires on double action only?
BTW, love your sig. Still hear some cadence in my head sometimes.
Moon

 

[Palladan44]

I've been lucky enough to have pretty uniform performance across the board with primers.
1911s, HI-powers, Smith and Colt revolvers, Glock Semis, SIG 228..... I reload almost exclusively handgun calibers.

I do notice subtle differences in velocity when working up loads, and it makes about .1gr difference with my powder charges.....but other than that.... some seat firmer or easier than others, but with mixed batches of once, twice, 3x, etc fired brass, there's likely more variance there in brass than the primers.
Perhaps I just have been lucky. I will take whatever primers I can get my sticky fingers on......

 

[Otto]

If CCI primers are excessively hard, why isn’t there a problem with CCI Blazer ammunition? It’s the same primers.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

I have never ever had a problem with CCI primers and they are my mostly used primer brand.

 

[LaneP]

When my Ruger SRH was new out of the box it wouldn't set off CCI small magnum rifle primers using DA mode. The cartridge is designed to use SMR primers, so what gives. After research, removing a few thousands from the hammer nose and shimming the hammer gave it the oomph it needed to set them off. Over years and years of reloading, I've probably used more CCI primers than any other brand.

 

[Archie]

I have used CCI and or Winchester primers for years - all sizes of metallic cartridges. I have Dillion XL 650 loading machines and the 'harder' primers work the best. Federal primers, long considered in my circle as the most sensitive primers tend to 'mash' when loading them with my progressives.
Of note, I shoot revolvers all double action. (Old S&W exclusively.) Many are 'slicked up', but it's more a matter of fitting the pawl to the hand and polishing the internals than weakening the mainspring.
Of further note, I used to shoot NRA 2700 Bullseye. Using a Ruger Standard Model, some later variations and finally a S&W model 41, I tried all types of U. S. made .22 lr ammo. CCI standard velocity was the most reliable. (To be fair, I didn't try any Eley or Norma. Wolf (SKG ?) was reliable as well.

Perhaps I was doing something wrong?

 

[GeoDudeFlorida]

I have used CCI and or Winchester primers for years - all sizes of metallic cartridges. I have Dillion XL 650 loading machines and the 'harder' primers work the best. Federal primers, long considered in my circle as the most sensitive primers tend to 'mash' when loading them with my progressives.
Of note, I shoot revolvers all double action. (Old S&W exclusively.) Many are 'slicked up', but it's more a matter of fitting the pawl to the hand and polishing the internals than weakening the mainspring.
Of further note, I used to shoot NRA 2700 Bullseye. Using a Ruger Standard Model, some later variations and finally a S&W model 41, I tried all types of U. S. made .22 lr ammo. CCI standard velocity was the most reliable. (To be fair, I didn't try any Eley or Norma. Wolf (SKG ?) was reliable as well.

Perhaps I was doing something wrong?

By implication, everyone and anyone who disagrees with you or had a different experience was obviously doing something wrong?

Wow. An ego that size and you can still type? I'm impressed.