209 primer test?
02-06-2008 | 10:15 AM
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209 primer test?
There was a guy that did some testing on .209 primers to see how they ranked from an explosive standpoint, using a bullet shoved against the breech plug without a load of powder. He'd drop in a primer, pull the trigger, then measure how far up the barrel the bullet went to determine how hot the different primers were. While the test isn't super scientific, it was interesting...
I can't find the darn link to that test now after much looking. Anybody?
I can't find the darn link to that test now after much looking. Anybody?
02-06-2008 | 11:16 AM
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RE: 209 primer test?
ORIGINAL: hossdaniels
Let me guess...
#1 cheddite
#2 federal
#3 winchester
#4 remington
#5 win 777
#6 rem kleenbore
Was I right?
Let me guess...
#1 cheddite
#2 federal
#3 winchester
#4 remington
#5 win 777
#6 rem kleenbore
Was I right?
02-06-2008 | 11:18 AM
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RE: 209 primer test?
ORIGINAL: Jimimac
There was a guy that did some testing on .209 primers to see how they ranked from an explosive standpoint, using a bullet shoved against the breech plug without a load of powder. He'd drop in a primer, pull the trigger, then measure how far up the barrel the bullet went to determine how hot the different primers were. While the test isn't super scientific, it was interesting...
I can't find the darn link to that test now after much looking. Anybody?
There was a guy that did some testing on .209 primers to see how they ranked from an explosive standpoint, using a bullet shoved against the breech plug without a load of powder. He'd drop in a primer, pull the trigger, then measure how far up the barrel the bullet went to determine how hot the different primers were. While the test isn't super scientific, it was interesting...
I can't find the darn link to that test now after much looking. Anybody?
02-06-2008 | 11:20 AM
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RE: 209 primer test?
02-06-2008 | 11:21 AM
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RE: 209 primer test?
02-06-2008 | 12:34 PM
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RE: 209 primer test?
Jimimac, If you want to do your own testing you might consider using a sub-base and any kind of a chronagraph they come out at around 1,000 fps with a standard win 209. Set up with the chronagraph only 3 to 5 feet out as the wind will seriously affect the result other wise. Lee
02-06-2008 | 05:02 PM
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RE: 209 primer test?
Question from a noob here...What is the benifit of using a faster or slower primer? I know that some are supposed to burn cleanner, but is that all it is? If it burns a little slower it will be a more complete burn or something? Just curious what the significance of the test is showing.
