Different Ignitions ( Instead pf 209 primers )
01-31-2005, 05:22 PM
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Posts: 84
Different Ignitions ( Instead pf 209 primers )
Has anyone tried the Precision Rifles alternative primers on the Encore's or Omega's?? The have either a .22 Hornet Ignition or a .25 ACP small rifle primer instead of the 209. They claim that they cause less fouling and help with accuracy does anyone know if this is real or not???
01-31-2005, 06:13 PM
#2
Fork Horn
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Sault Ste Marie, MI
Posts: 451
RE: Different Ignitions ( Instead pf 209 primers )
A friend of mine just got his custom Encore barrel that uses a .25ACP casing as the ignition. There are several people using them now. It is supposed to give a more accurate ignition, and better grouping due to the more consistant ignition. He hasn't shot his yet, but a couple of his buddies have them, and said they will never go back to the 209 primers.
01-31-2005, 06:33 PM
#3
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Missouri USA
Posts: 5,420
RE: Different Ignitions ( Instead pf 209 primers )
Dang, I just got both of mine converted to a 209 and now there is something better, This gun stuff is getting just about as bad as computers, one over 6 month old and you are behind times LOL.
01-31-2005, 07:49 PM
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RE: Different Ignitions ( Instead pf 209 primers )
ORIGINAL: Allegiance05
Has anyone tried the Precision Rifles alternative primers on the Encore's or Omega's?? The have either a .22 Hornet Ignition or a .25 ACP small rifle primer instead of the 209. They claim that they cause less fouling and help with accuracy does anyone know if this is real or not???
Has anyone tried the Precision Rifles alternative primers on the Encore's or Omega's?? The have either a .22 Hornet Ignition or a .25 ACP small rifle primer instead of the 209. They claim that they cause less fouling and help with accuracy does anyone know if this is real or not???
01-31-2005, 10:42 PM
#5
Typical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Mesa, Arizona
Posts: 986
RE: Different Ignitions ( Instead pf 209 primers )
My Omega has been converted to the .25ACP brass and even though I no longer use 777 due to the crud ring problems (the cooler primer fixed about 80% of the problem in my rifle). I now use only Black Mag'3 and that also took care of the fouling of the .25ACP brass which needs to be recycled. With BM3 the fouling is practically non-existent. I can just reprime the brass and go again. With other powder I had to soak the brass and keep it from getting corroded. If you are a no mess guy go with the BM3 powder if you can find it. The .25ACP conversion is much easier to handle than the 209 primers when reloading in the field with cold hands. I really like mine.
02-01-2005, 10:39 AM
#6
Typical Buck
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Michigan
Posts: 771
RE: Different Ignitions ( Instead pf 209 primers )
I thought about it prior to switching to Black Mag'3 powder for the Omega.
I also use Winchester 209 Primers which are on the cooler side.
No problems here.
I also use Winchester 209 Primers which are on the cooler side.
No problems here.
