bench rest vs standerd primers

[freddogs]

Do bench rest primers generally give you less velocity than standerd primers or are they the same? Is there a very large variation in velocities from brand to brand? I've been using bench rest primers in my 30.06 to try and shoot better groups.

 

[Wincheringen]

With CCI and Federal they are identical strength to their counterparts. The Rem 7 1/2 BR primer is a magnum strength primer in comparison to the 6 1/2.

CCI and Federal claim their BR primers are more consistent across the measurable range. To date, the only misfire I've ever had was a CCI BR2 primer.

 

[DrMike]

Same brisance in either BR or standard primers. The difference is care in making the primers. The most qualified workers make the BR primers.

 

[BeeTee]

I think the best argument for using BR primers is the confidence they create - a perception. Otherwise, I'd bet it would take a very accurate rifle, superb optics and a fine shot to tell the difference between quality brand-name standard & BR primers.

I use Rem BR primers in my Rem 700 VS 223. Otherwise, it doesn't really matter to me - unless I'm experimenting. In a typical huntng rifle, I haven't seen any evidence that suggests the choice of standard or BR primers makes any real difference in accuracy.

It might make a difference in extreme long range shooting where a slight improvement in SD makes a measurable difference, but in a hunting rifle....