Reloading Primers for Sale

Ginex, WRE, Factory Seconds & Lead-Free — Fast, Easy HAZMAT

FAQs for Reloading Primers

Yes. Everything shown as in stock on this page is physically in our Fredericksburg, Virginia warehouse and ready to ship. We update inventory in real time, and you can join our email list for restock alerts the moment new primers land.

Yes. By federal law, primers ship as hazardous materials via ground carriers. Many of our primer listings include free HAZMAT shipping, so the listed price is the full price. Primers cannot ship to some jurisdictions with special restrictions; check your local laws.

Factory-seconds primers may either have failed a cosmetic inspection and or might have a slightly higher misfire rate (which is still incredibly low). They are safe and great for practice. They come off the same production lines as first-quality primers. We recommend them for volume range and practice loads, and first-quality primers for match and hunting ammunition where absolute consistency matters most.

Magnum primers deliver a hotter, longer ignition flame for large cases, heavy charges of slow-burning ball powders, and very cold conditions. Standard primers suit most common loads. When switching between them, reduce your charge and work back up using published load data.

Yes. We sell primers in 1,000-count packs through 5,000-count cases and larger, with bulk pricing that's usually among the lowest online. High-volume and OEM buyers can contact [email protected].

Our regular lineup includes Ginex, WRE, factory-seconds lines, and occasionally lead-free primers from RUAG, with additional brands (like Fiocchi) arriving as closeout and distributor lots are secured. We have a rotating selection, which is the nature of the primer market. We strive to keep core sizes stocked and will continue to offer a more robust selection as our business grows.

Primer manufacturing capacity is limited, demand surges with market events, and most production goes to loaded-ammunition plants before reaching retail. As a distributor with direct manufacturer relationships, Raven Rocks Precision buys at volume, which is why we have primers in stock when many stores don't

Primer Sizes Explained

Small Pistol (SP)

Common cartridges: 9mm Luger, 38 Special, 40 S&W, and standard 357 Magnum loads. Use small pistol magnum primers for heavy 357 Magnum loads and ball powders.

Large Pistol (LP)

Common cartridges: 45 ACP, 44 Special, and 45 Colt. Use large pistol magnum primers for 44 Magnum, cold-weather loads, and ball powders.

Small Rifle (SR)

Common cartridges: 223 Rem/5.56, 6mm ARC, 6.5 Grendel, and 300 Blackout. Use small rifle magnum primers for 17 Rem and magnum small-case loads.

Large Rifle (LR)

Common cartridges: 308 Win, 30-06, 6.5 Creedmoor, and 270 Win. Use large rifle magnum primers for 7mm Rem Mag, 300 Win Mag, 338 Lapua, and safari calibers.

Rule of thumb: standard primers for standard cases and powders; magnum primers for magnum cases, heavy charges of slow ball powders, or very cold weather. Always work loads up from published data when changing primers, even between brands.

What Are Factory-Seconds Primers?

Shop Factory Seconds

Factory-seconds primers may have failed a manufacturer’s cosmetic inspection, such as off-color cups, minor finish blemishes, mixed lot packaging, or may have a slightly higher misfire rate, which is still incredibly low. They come off the same production lines as the name-brand primers they didn’t quite become, at a significantly lower price, which makes them a favorite for high-volume range ammo and practice loads. They’re one of the most popular things we sell. For match loads and hunting ammo where absolute consistency matters most, we recommend first-quality primers; for volume shooting, seconds are the best value in reloading.

HAZMAT Shipping, Made Easy

Primers ship as hazardous materials, in accordance with federal law. While most retailers treat HAZMAT as an afterthought: slow processing, surprise fees, week-long delays. We have built our shipping process around it instead. Many of our primer listings include free HAZMAT shipping, which means the price you see is the price you pay. Our HAZMAT orders ship within 1-2 business days. We remove the common HAZMAT hassles, making everything from purchase to shipment fast and easy for our customers.

What We Stock

Ginex Primers

Bosnian-made, widely respected for consistency, and one of the best values in large rifle primers today. We stock them deep, in 5,000-count cases with free HAZMAT shipping options.

WRE Primers

American-made primers from Arkansas. Our WRE primers are a customer favorite for volume pistol and rifle loading.

Factory Seconds

Either cosmetic blems or a slightly higher misfire rate at steep discounts across small pistol, large pistol, small rifle, large rifle, and large rifle magnum, restocked regularly.

Ready to Load?

Browse our primer selection with confidence. Everything showing in stock is in our Fredericksburg warehouse, ready to ship. Join our email list for restock alerts, the moment new primers arrive.

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Bill Bogner

Co-Founder, Raven Rocks Precision

Bill Bogner is the co-founder of Raven Rocks Precision and a recognized expert in reloading supplies and ammunition performance. With a hands-on approach and years of industry experience, Bill has helped establish Raven Rocks as a trusted source for high-quality projectiles among reloaders, instructors, and competitive shooters. This content was created by Bill, with the assistance of AI to ensure clarity, accuracy, and accessibility.