RIO G1000 shotgun primers

[Polar Orbit]

I am struggling to find RIO G1000 type 209 primers anywhere within a reasonable distance of Bedford.  These are larger diameter primers  designed to fit the larger pockets in European hulls like Fiocchi.   I know Clay & Game stock them and I could get them shipped to local rfd but hate the hazmat carriage charge. It's a long drive to explain to plod during Covid too...

Can anyone suggest who stocks these anywhere within a reasonable drive from Bedford?

Cheers, everyone, Mark.

 

[ag12g]

Try john at FES Kent 

[sitsinhedges]

Fiocchi primers are fatter than Cheddite, try them.

[Polar Orbit]

On 20/01/2021 at 07:30, sitsinhedges said:

Fiocchi primers are fatter than Cheddite, try them.

Hi Sits...

Have done a bit more research now, see pic. I want these primers for mainly fiocchi trap hulls so I would fully expect these to be a tailored fit.

I will go for them in preference if I can find somewhere local to Bedford who stocks them. Any ideas?

Thanks for the tip. Kindest regards, Mark.

[sitsinhedges]

15 minutes ago, Polar Orbit said:

Hi Sits...

Have done a bit more research now, see pic. I want these primers for mainly fiocchi trap hulls so I would fully expect these to be a tailored fit.

I will go for them in preference if I can find somewhere local to Bedford who stocks them. Any ideas?

Thanks for the tip. Kindest regards, Mark.

Whatever that graph shows, Fiocchi are fatter than Cheddite and stay in the primer pocket when Cheddite fall out.

[Polar Orbit]

Yep. Suits me. Looking for Fiocchi right now... Cheers, M.

[rbrowning2]

That chart is very old now so possibly no longer correct. Also it shows or assumes “C” to be parallel sides in my experience they are tapered and the taper may have an impact with how firmly the primer seats in the primer pocket.
Have used a lot of Fiocchi amd Rio primers in Fiocchi 28ga cases, both stayed in.

as ag12g said try FES they stock both Fiocchi and Rio.

 

[Polar Orbit]

59 minutes ago, rbrowning2 said:

That chart is very old now so possibly no longer correct. Also it shows or assumes “C” to be parallel sides in my experience they are tapered and the taper may have an impact with how firmly the primer seats in the primer pocket.
Have used a lot of Fiocchi amd Rio primers in Fiocchi 28ga cases, both stayed in.

as ag12g said try FES they stock both Fiocchi and Rio.

 

FES 136 miles (2hr 38 Mins) from Bedford   -   Clay & Game 138 miles (2hr 39 mins) from Bedford  (says google-ma-bob)

North or South I'm stuffed if driving. Unless I go for £20-£45 delivery costs.  Guess I'll get a few mates together to see if I can do a big mail order and then split delivery costs.  When you consider all the additional costs it's barely worth reloading for shotgun unless you live nearby a decent supplier.

[sitsinhedges]

59 minutes ago, Polar Orbit said:

FES 136 miles (2hr 38 Mins) from Bedford   -   Clay & Game 138 miles (2hr 39 mins) from Bedford  (says google-ma-bob)

North or South I'm stuffed if driving. Unless I go for £20-£45 delivery costs.  Guess I'll get a few mates together to see if I can do a big mail order and then split delivery costs.  When you consider all the additional costs it's barely worth reloading for shotgun unless you live nearby a decent supplier.

John at FES often drives up this way and will meet to drop off supplies. You need to call him.

[Polar Orbit]

ok

[MAB1954]

Ye I fully understand the issues living in the north of Scotland. What I do is get a years supply at the Game Fair of all dangerous goods [DG] that I think I will need. Not much help right now but may be worth consideration in the future.

[Polar Orbit]

😂 Yep. That's exactly what has happened. My Gamefair stuff has ran out. My supply of hulls switched to mainly Fiocchi in the meantime, which is why I wanted bigger diameter primers.  Sitsinhedges recommended FES and looking at their site they have exactly what I'm after. Cheap too. Gonna call him today, maybe get some more propellant as well.  Not too much of a hurry as this lockdown looks like it will drag on a while yet.

Best Regards, Mark.

[Polar Orbit]

On 21/01/2021 at 12:37, sitsinhedges said:

John at FES often drives up this way and will meet to drop off supplies. You need to call him.

Thanks Sitsinhedges.

FES were excellent. Ordered a brick of G1000's, due on Thursday.   John rated the Rios' saying he now shifts triple the Rio's than Fiocchi's. RIo's a bit softer but Fiocchi's have been redesigned now anyway.