Videos tagged with Large Pistol Primers

This live stream from PRO GUN on April 18th, 2026, features discussions on various firearms, calibers, and accessories. The host, an experienced firearms enthusiast, shares personal experiences and opinions on topics ranging from 10mm handguns like the Glock 20 and Springfield Ronin, to 1911 platforms, AR-15 builds, and ammunition choices. The conversation also touches on holster retention, stun gun legality, and the evolving landscape of gun laws across different states, with a particular focus on Tennessee's constitutional carry status. The host emphasizes the importance of quality magazines for 1911s and discusses the pros and cons of different firearm platforms for self-defense and hunting scenarios.

This video reviews the Dillon Rapid Primer Filler, highlighting its speed improvements and ease of use compared to the previous RF100 model. The presenter, Kyle Shields from Ultimate Reloader, demonstrates filling 100 primers in an average of 38 seconds, a significant improvement over the RF100. Key upgrades include optimized feed mechanisms, more affordable primer tubes, and a refined riostat adjustment.

This video provides a critical review of Murom Mechanical Large Pistol Primers, highlighting significant reliability issues including squib loads and hangfires. The Gun Dungeon Host, an experienced reloader, demonstrates methodical testing using a Glock 20 and Springfield Armory XDM in 10mm, confirming the Murom primers as the sole cause of failure by comparing them to reliable Remington primers. The host strongly advises against using these primers due to safety concerns.

The video predicts a significant boom in primer production for 2025, driven by increased manufacturing capacity, technological advancements including AI, and greater raw material availability. This is expected to lead to a buyer's market with heavy competition among manufacturers, potentially driving down primer and subsequently ammunition prices. The speaker advises consumers to potentially wait to purchase large quantities of ammo and primers.

This guide demonstrates two primary methods for seating primers into cartridge cases: using a hand priming tool and a reloading press with a built-in priming mechanism. It emphasizes the importance of eye protection and proper primer seating depth, ensuring primers are flush with the case head to prevent firearm malfunctions. The techniques shown are applicable to both pistol and rifle cartridges.

This video provides a critical warning against purchasing primers at inflated prices, advising consumers to avoid paying between 15-25 cents per primer. The speaker emphasizes that reasonable prices should be around 9 cents for small handgun primers and 12-13 cents for larger calibers, with rifle and magnum rounds ideally costing no more than 15 cents. Overpaying for primers is seen as fueling the rise in ammunition costs, as primers are the most sought-after component.

This video details a week of ammunition and reloading supply hunting, highlighting finds at Rural King and Walmart. The presenter discusses current market availability and pricing for various calibers, including 38 Special, 9mm, 5.56, 12 gauge, and 22LR. It also covers the acquisition of reloading components like primers and specialized projectiles, offering insights into the challenges and strategies for sourcing these items in the current market.

This guide details the process of reloading 10 Gauge solid brass shotgun shells, a technique common from the late 19th century until WWII. It covers tool and component selection, case preparation including custom trimming and sizing for vintage firearms like the Parker Double Barrel Shotgun, and specific loading procedures for primers, black powder charges, wads, and shot. The guide emphasizes using 9-gauge wads for 10-gauge brass cases and sealing the shell with sodium silicate or cement. Instruction is provided by Larry Potterfield, founder of MidwayUSA and a recognized expert in gunsmithing.