Federal 209 vs 209A Primers

Discussion in 'Reloading Bench' started by Sawdust, Oct 20, 2020.

  1. Sawdust

    Sawdust Active Member

    How much difference is there in Federal 209 and 209A Primers for reloading! Why did they change the chemical make up. What year was this done!

    Thanks

    Steve M.
     
    Sawdust, Oct 20, 2020
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  2. Billy

    Billy Mega Poster

    209A hotter great for muzzleloader
     
    Billy, Oct 31, 2020
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  3. DD89521

    DD89521 Member

    DD89521, Nov 1, 2020
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  4. Sawdust

    Sawdust Active Member

    Thanks guys for the information!
    :)
    Steve M.
     
    Sawdust, Nov 1, 2020
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  5. oldshooter1949

    oldshooter1949 Well-Known Member

    The older Federal 209 was somewhere in the heat range of the Winchester 209
    However the Federal 209A is considerably hotter as well it's the hottest Primer you can buy.
    In no way should the Fed 209A be substituted for the Fed 209
     
    oldshooter1949, Nov 3, 2020
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  6. nickthanos

    nickthanos Well-Known Member

    I found that out when shooting bunker a few weeks ago. Even the 1oz loads kicked pretty well. I had some of the Fed 209A & decided to use them up. I will sell them & stick with the Fiochi that I have been using for 20 years. Softer & absolutely no miss fires.
     
    nickthanos, Nov 5, 2020
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