CCI Standard Primers #450 Mag Small Rifle 1000/ct

CCI Standard Primers 450 are magnum small rifle primers built for handloaders who need hotter more dependable ignition. Each primer delivers extra heat and ignition power and CCI rates its flame at 20 percent hotter than a standard small rifle primer so it can light propellants under the toughest hunting conditions. CCI also reports no loss in sensitivity so the 450 stays as sensitive as every other primer in the CCI line.

That added heat matters most when you are working magnum small rifle loads or feeding hard-to-ignite powders. Ball and spherical powders can be stubborn to light evenly and a magnum primer gives them the ignition energy they need for consistent pressure and velocity shot after shot. Inconsistent ignition is one of the first things that opens up a group so a primer that lights the charge the same way every time helps your loads hold their point of impact.

Cold weather slows powder response and tests your ignition and the 450 was designed for exactly that kind of demanding condition. A late-season hunt or an early morning at the bench can drop temperatures far enough to leave a standard primer working at the edge of its ability. The extra flame from the 450 gives your propellant a stronger push when the mercury falls which is why CCI positions it for the toughest hunting conditions.

For reloaders chasing tight groups and reliable performance in the field the 450 fits high-volume magnum cartridges and any load where a standard primer leaves you guessing. Reach for it whenever your load data specifies a magnum small rifle primer or when cold temperatures and slow-igniting powders leave a standard primer struggling to keep velocities steady. Each box holds 1000 primers enough to carry you through a serious range season or a long stretch at the bench without reordering. As with any component change work up your load carefully and follow published data for the primer you are using.

Product Specifications

• Brand: CCI
• Model: 450 (Manufacturer 0017)
• Primer type: Magnum Small Rifle
• Count: 1000 per box (1000/ct)
• Retailer SKU: CC0017
• UPC: 076683500175

The CCI 450 is a straightforward choice for handloaders that are working magnum small rifle loads and want confident ignition from ball powders in cold weather. It brings the consistency CCI is known for to the loads that ask the most from a primer. When your next batch needs more heat behind the powder the 450 is ready for the bench.