northernlightsglass
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I'm brand new to the forum. I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with loading the Fiocchi heavy-metal free primers, or experience with their sinterfire ammo (which is also heavy-metal free)?
Specifically I am wondering about longevity and storage.
The rep from Fiocchi has stated that their primers do not attract moisture, and with proper storage ("cool and dry") should last "several years". Fiocchi does not guarantee a shelf life, nor have they offered a specific number for shelf life.
The tech guy from CCI (which makes Lawman Cleanfire ammo) said their primers--which are basically the same material as Fiocchi--are so hygroscopic that they must load them asap after manufacture and then seal both primer pocket and case mouth.
Examined under a tooling microscope the Fiocchi ZP's seem to have a sealant applied to their backs. Also their patent application lists potassium nitrate with a "water barrier" which is something I've not heard of before. (KNO3 is notoriously hygroscopic.)
The CCI tech said that firing even one lead styphnate primer in a room would put traces of lead everywhere. I plan on shooting indoors this winter and have a 5 year old, so I won't consider adding any lead that might expose him.
I know that's a lot, but was curious if anyone else out there is solving these same issues.
Thanks in advance.
Specifically I am wondering about longevity and storage.
The rep from Fiocchi has stated that their primers do not attract moisture, and with proper storage ("cool and dry") should last "several years". Fiocchi does not guarantee a shelf life, nor have they offered a specific number for shelf life.
The tech guy from CCI (which makes Lawman Cleanfire ammo) said their primers--which are basically the same material as Fiocchi--are so hygroscopic that they must load them asap after manufacture and then seal both primer pocket and case mouth.
Examined under a tooling microscope the Fiocchi ZP's seem to have a sealant applied to their backs. Also their patent application lists potassium nitrate with a "water barrier" which is something I've not heard of before. (KNO3 is notoriously hygroscopic.)
The CCI tech said that firing even one lead styphnate primer in a room would put traces of lead everywhere. I plan on shooting indoors this winter and have a 5 year old, so I won't consider adding any lead that might expose him.
I know that's a lot, but was curious if anyone else out there is solving these same issues.
Thanks in advance.