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7/23/2025, 7:25:36 PM
>>64020853
might be that they make them weak, but firing pin shape is important, they are meant to be somewhat shock resistant so a hammer isn't a good test impact. there are various tips to give them a little more kick, or increase sensitivity, add a little smokeless powder or ground glass. i don't have any first hand experience, i can just buy primers at garage sales. there is endless reading on the subject if you think that might be a way forward.
https://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?182089-can-you-make-priming-compound/
https://forum.308ar.com/topic/20421-reloading-primers/
there is also the possibility of pic related, or you may have to look into suckboytony's printed black powder gun.
might be that they make them weak, but firing pin shape is important, they are meant to be somewhat shock resistant so a hammer isn't a good test impact. there are various tips to give them a little more kick, or increase sensitivity, add a little smokeless powder or ground glass. i don't have any first hand experience, i can just buy primers at garage sales. there is endless reading on the subject if you think that might be a way forward.
https://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?182089-can-you-make-priming-compound/
https://forum.308ar.com/topic/20421-reloading-primers/
there is also the possibility of pic related, or you may have to look into suckboytony's printed black powder gun.
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