Make sure to keep an eye on your safety measures! Always wear safety glasses when reloading. Primer explosions can be dangerous, even with CCI 400s.
Good point! That’s the last thing you want—a tiny piece of debris ruining your day.
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Isn’t it amazing how each person finds their own best load? I love trials and figuring out what works for my setup. It’s part of the fun!
I feel like CCI 400 primers have a bit of a reputation. Some say they are too sensitive. Anyone had issues with accidental discharges?
I’ve heard mixed reviews too, but I’ve never had any issues. Maybe it depends on the handling methods?
Humor me for a second—what if a CCI 400 had feelings? ‘Don’t use me in a competition load!’ Haha! Seriously though, I’m curious about your findings on repeatability.
That cracked me up! I can imagine CCI 400s getting all sassy! But honestly, they do work well for most casual range days.
I’ve been reloading for a while, and when switching to CCI 400s, I noticed a slight shift in accuracy. Always good to keep a log of your loads and results.
Absolutely! Reflecting on past loads often yields the best insights for future batches.
I’ve used CCI 400 primers for .223 and find them quite reliable. They offer consistent ignition, which is essential for accuracy. Compared to Federal and Winchester, I think CCI has a slight edge in uniformity.
That’s great to hear! I’ve been afraid to switch from Winchester primers because I’m used to them. What kind of groups are you getting with the CCI 400s?
I’ve compared CCI 400 with Remington 7½ and found that CCI tends to have less vertical dispersion at longer ranges. For high-volume shooting, CCI is my go-to primer.
Good to know! I’ve never tried Remington for .223. Do you think the price difference is worth it?
In my experience, CCI 400 primers are very consistent, but I did have a few duds in a batch I bought last year. I think every brand can have issues, but overall, I’d stick with CCI due to their performance.
Duds can be frustrating! I’ve also seen inconsistencies in other brands. Has anyone tried CCI’s newer models? Are they any better?
I like CCI for bench rest shooting, but I’ve heard mixed opinions about their reliability in rapid fire situations. For tactical scenarios, I might lean towards Federal.
Interesting point! I use CCI primarily for target practice. Maybe I should try Federal for my tactical setups.
I’ve been reloading for a while and CCI 400 is a solid primer. I find them just as good as any others for the most part, but the occasional hiccup can happen with any brand.
Exactly! I think it really comes down to personal preference and specific loads. Experimentation is key!
CCI 400 primers are good, but I feel like they don’t perform as well in colder temperatures compared to others like CCI BR4. Anyone else noticed this?