Mini 14 primer
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WardenWolf
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While I'm not sure about the Mini 14, it's better practice to always reload in a way that won't have forseeable problems with any gun it could be chambered in. If slamfires are a known issue with certain primers at certain calibers, it is best to avoid using those primers for those calibers.
I know that certain .223 AK's also have free-floating firing pins, so it's not just AR's.
I know that certain .223 AK's also have free-floating firing pins, so it's not just AR's.
The only primers I know you should stay away from for the Mini 14 are Federal primers. They are too soft for gas operated rifles.
And, yes, the Mini 14 does have a free floating FP.
And, yes, the Mini 14 does have a free floating FP.
Back before I knew any better I shot many rounds with Federal primers in my Mini 14 without issue, but not using them is sound advise. I don't use Federals any more for loading .223 that will be shot in my AR or my Mini.
ReloaderFred
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I've fired thousands of .223 rounds through my Mini-14 that I bought new in 1979, which is an early GB Model. All my rounds were loaded with Winchester Small Rifle primers and I never had a problem with them or it.
Hope this helps.
Fred
Hope this helps.
Fred
I have been loading my Ruger Mini-30 with Fed 210M primers for years. I have fired several thousand rounds without a problem.
I contacted Ruger a few years ago and asked them if it was OK to shoot Federal ammunition through my Mini-30. I was told that there was absolutely no reason not to shoot Federal ammo in a Mini. I'm going to go out on a limb here and assume that Federal ammo uses Fed primers. If Ruger claims Federal primers are safe in their rifles, that's good enough for me.
Can anyone here post a link to an actual slam-fire or any other problem associated with Federal Primers in Ruger Mini?
I contacted Ruger a few years ago and asked them if it was OK to shoot Federal ammunition through my Mini-30. I was told that there was absolutely no reason not to shoot Federal ammo in a Mini. I'm going to go out on a limb here and assume that Federal ammo uses Fed primers. If Ruger claims Federal primers are safe in their rifles, that's good enough for me.
Can anyone here post a link to an actual slam-fire or any other problem associated with Federal Primers in Ruger Mini?
Uncle Chan
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I use regular CCI small rifle or Wolf Magnum Small Rifle. No problems with either.
NotSoFast
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I've only used CCI 400 Small Rifle primers and have not had one problem with them.
If you are having slam-fire problems, I would imagine its not a primer problem. I would go to the rifle first. I know the SKS can have that problem if the owner doesnt take his bolt apart and clean the firing pin channel once in awhile... Also I have heard of it happening because the reloader didnt seat his primers correctly.
VINTAGE-SLOTCARS
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Use CCI, no problems here.......
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