Originally Posted by
SuperKirby
I just saw Cabelas has BH209 on sale for 31.99, so I figure this weekend I should stop and pick some up. That way I can at least try it and decide if I think it's worth the money. My question is what primers should I pick up to go with it? Are hotter primers better? Thanks.
Gee Whiz! $31.99 on sale - how much is it normally?
BH recommends the hottest primers like the Fed 209a or the CCI-209m. In my experiance it really depends on the breech plug. With the Lehigh plug I shoot it with a Win T7 or W209 primer. The lower the primer heat the less 'cruding' in the breech plug.
Since this is your first shot and not knowing which BP you have I would probably go with a CCI-209m to get started. You might also need a drill bit to clean you BP flash channel on occasion especially if you are going to shoot an extended range session.
Depending on the BP you would need a 3mm for a CVA or a 1/8" for most everyone else. I put them in a dowel so they are easy to work.
