Due to their explosive nature only an absolute
minimum should be kept in storage. The National Fire Protection Association'
NFPA 495 says that not more than 10,000 primers should be stored in a private
residence. This recommendation is law in most communities. Even a deeply
involved reloader should have no reason to store more than 1,000 of each
of large rifle, large rifle magnum, small rifle, large pistol, large pistol
magnum, small pistol, small pistol magnum, and shotshell primers. That's
8,000 primers. With care in replacing exhausted supplies, it is not difficult
to adhere to the 10,000 primer limit. Many, if not most reloaders will be
able to get along nicely with far fewer primers kept on hand.
Always store primers in a remote area away from any possible source of ignition
including bullet impact. Be sure no heat, spark, electrical percussion, or
any other form of abuse can occur in the storage area.
Keep primers stored away from oxidizing agents, flammable liquids, and flammable
solids (including handloading powders).
A storage cabinet is strongly recommended. A cabinet should be solidly
constructed of 1" thick lumber to delay the transfer of heat to the contents
in the event of a fire. or other mishap. Make sure the storage cabinet is
remotely located with respect to trash, combustible materials, sources of
heat (including sun rays), open flames, electrical equipment, hot water heaters.
mechanical equipment, furnaces. solvents, flammable gasses, and so on. To
avoid the potential of an unexpected or unusual accident, do not store anything
else in the primer cabinet.
Naturally never smoke around primers. No smoking signs in the storage area
and at the loading bench are suggested.
A bulletin is available from SAAMI entitled "Sporting Ammunition Primers:
Properties, Handling, and Storage For Handloading". Every reloader should
acquire a copy from:
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