Primer wad
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Primer wad
When using BP, I've read and talked with shooters who use a primer wad, waxed paper, to make a barrier between primer and powder. Some say it allows for a more uniform flash. What's the collective wisdom of the forum?
Thanks. Frank.
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Re: Primer wad
Use coffee filter paper, it keeps powder from getting into the flash hole among other things. Coffee filter doesn’t leave ash.
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Re: Primer wad
I do the same as Tom ,S.D’s we’re cut in half according to my LabRadar .I even do it for 44-40 WCF rifle and excellent results.
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Re: Primer wad
What are the thoughts on using cigarette papers??? ie. "ZIG Zag" Size wise I find a standard loose leaf hole punch will cover the flash hole any way it lands in the bottom of the case.
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Re: Primer wad
Ashless, filter paper.
Punched 40 cal fit the bottom of a 45 caliber case perfectly. 38 caliber fit the bottom of a 40-70 case perfectly.
I used 45 caliber disks in the shell holder of my 38-50, as also to headspace the pistol primers.
Definitely cuts the SD, vertical @ 1 mile has been observed at 1 MOA.
Kenny W.
Punched 40 cal fit the bottom of a 45 caliber case perfectly. 38 caliber fit the bottom of a 40-70 case perfectly.
I used 45 caliber disks in the shell holder of my 38-50, as also to headspace the pistol primers.
Definitely cuts the SD, vertical @ 1 mile has been observed at 1 MOA.
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Re: Primer wad
What about directly under a Large Pistol Primer?
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Re: Primer wad
That’s what I’ve done, with great results. I use ‘standard’-weight typing paper, .035”- thick, under the primer. I like the results; smaller groups. Try both, and decide for yourself. I’ll try anything that others have found beneficial.
Every time I try to purchase the ashless paper others are using inside the cases the supplier has it marked ‘out of stock’.
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Re: Primer wad
https://www.texas-mac.com/BPCR_Primer_W ... sults.html
Great research. Short answer: Coffee filter paper.
Great research. Short answer: Coffee filter paper.
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Re: Primer wad
I didn't find it beneficial. I tried inside the primer pocket and inside the case. I have played with many different papers and finally determined it did not provide enough benefit to justify it's use. I did find unburned paper inside the primer pocket and/or inside the case even after wet tumbling with ashless filter paper. I gave it up.
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Re: Primer wad
I squeeze the flash hole down and seem to get the same results as using a wad. And I don't have to fiddle with putting in the wads each reload. Just do it once and it's done. The only drawback is you have to use a decapping die with a smaller pin than normal. Redding and other's offer them.
Good luck!
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Re: Primer wad
Again, just one more thing that a person needs to do when developing super accurate loads. It might work for you and it might not.
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Re: Primer wad
Thank you Woody! I am not a good enough shot to detect a difference on the target.
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Re: Primer wad
I use cigarette paper over the flashole. Works for me, ymmv!
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Re: Primer wad
I also use coffee filters I buy cheap at the Dollar Tree store, and punch out with a set of hole punches I have. I can punch about 10 layers at a time, so it's easy to do a large quantity fast.