Shotgun Primers

bsteve · 03-19-2006, 04:23 PM

Went through my reloading cabinet and found a box of Rem. # 57 shotgun primers. I haven't loaded any shotgun ammo in over 20 years. What's the difference between the 57 and 209 primers?

Big Guy01 · 03-19-2006, 05:06 PM

The 57 primer is a slightly smaller diameter than a 209. I don't think they have made the 57 in a while.

Hairtrigger · 03-19-2006, 05:24 PM

I have almost 100 somewhere as well if you can use them let me know

eldeguello · 03-20-2006, 06:56 AM

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ORIGINAL: bsteve

Went through my reloading cabinet and found a box of Rem. # 57 shotgun primers. I haven't loaded any shotgun ammo in over 20 years. What's the difference between the 57 and 209 primers?

For some reason Remington used to make the primer holes in their shotshells smaller in diameterthan other brands, hence the #57 primer.