Magtech makes custom-fit reloading primers. The strong ignition flame ensures that the powder burns off optimally. The Magtech 2.5 Large Pistol (LP) Primers have specifically been developed for large pistol and revolver cartridges.

Magtech’s rifle primers are new to me. I was casting my net wide and some were brought to my reloading bench for trial in .308 and .223.

Viking Arms supplied Lapua brass for the review based around longstanding, modest and reliable recipes for comparison.

Both variants are packaged in polymer trays of 100 units, allowing tens to be slid out onto whatever primer flipper or priming tool you use.

magtech large rifle primers review

Close inspection shows the brand logo impressed into the brass without plated colouration.

The inner anvils are neat with no obvious compound overspill. The rounded edges retain enough edge bite to catch on the serration and flip conveniently face down ready for presentation to the primer pocket.

Lapua brass is noted for its superb standards and with the hand-priming tools I use, you get a great feel for any pocket irregularity when pressing primers into place.