Starline 500 S&W Mag Brass (Large Rifle primer)
The initial run of 500 S&W Mag (R) cases was built to use large pistol primer per Smith & Wesson and Cor-Bon specifications. On July 28, 2003, Smith & Wesson and Cor-bon changed specification of primer pocket to be large rifle. Rifle primers are the same diameter as pistol except they are approximately .006″ taller. This was done to prevent the primer from being pierced by firing pin when loaded with max loads and heavy bullets (bullets over 400 grains). It was determined that the hole in the primer allowed pressure to damage the firing pin and bushing, kind of like a cutting torch and the harder cup of a rifle primer will prevent this occurrence.
Product Information: Starline 500 S&W Magnum Brass
Cartridge | 500 S&W Magnum |
Finish | Brass/Nickel Plated |
Condition | New |
Quantity | 100 Piece |
Configuration | Bag of 100 (Bulk Packaged) |
Primed | No |
Primer Size | Large Rifle |
Dr Dave From Payson, Utah –
I have been buying Starline brass for over 7 years now. I pretty much load anything from 32 acp to 500 S&W in handgun and .223, 22-250, 223 WSSM,7 mm Mauser, 44 Magnum, 45 Colt, and 45/70. The brass that Starline makes is incredible. I use to buy Norma, Nosler, Federal, and Winchester brands and while all these brands were very good, Starline was better. It is very consistent in quality whether you shoot smokless or blackpowder cartridge. I shoot long range 45/70 Sharps and Handgun Silhouette 44 magnum in competition and Starline brass so far has been reloaded numerous times with no signs of cartridge degradation. Starline brass is priced right, made in America, and quality is exceptional.