Federal Primers

Federal Premium has earned a worldwide reputation for manufacturing some of the finest reloading primers available. Precision rifle competitors, Benchrest shooters, F-Class competitors, hunters, competitive handgun shooters, and recreational reloaders trust Federal primers because of their consistent ignition, exceptional manufacturing quality, and dependable performance across a wide range of cartridges.

Federal manufactures primers for virtually every type of handloading application, including Small Rifle, Large Rifle, Small Pistol, Large Pistol, Magnum, Gold Medal Match, and 209A Shotshell primers. Whether you're assembling precision rifle ammunition for long-range competition, dependable hunting cartridges, handgun target loads, or shotshell ammunition for clay target sports, Federal offers primer options designed to deliver reliable ignition and repeatable performance.

Among the company's most popular products are Federal 205® Small Rifle, 205M® Gold Medal Match, 210® Large Rifle, 210M® Gold Medal Match, 215® Large Rifle Magnum, 215M® Gold Medal Match Magnum, 100® Small Pistol, 150® Large Pistol, and 209A® Shotshell primers. Federal's Gold Medal Match series is especially respected by precision reloaders for its exceptional manufacturing consistency and has become a preferred choice for many competitive shooters and long-range hunters.

Selecting the proper primer is a critical part of safe load development because different primer types can influence ignition characteristics and chamber pressure. Always use current published load data and the exact primer specified whenever possible.

At ReloadingEverything.com, you'll find a complete selection of Federal Premium primers along with premium bullets, brass, smokeless powders, reloading dies, presses, and accessories. Whether you're producing match-grade ammunition, reliable hunting loads, or high-volume practice ammunition, Federal primers continue to represent one of the finest ignition components available to today's handloaders.

Featured Product Families

• Federal 205® Small Rifle

• Federal 205M® Gold Medal Match

• Federal 210® Large Rifle

• Federal 210M® Gold Medal Match

• Federal 215® Large Rifle Magnum

• Federal 215M® Gold Medal Match Magnum

• Federal 100® Small Pistol

• Federal 150® Large Pistol

• Federal 200® Small Pistol Magnum

• Federal 155® Large Pistol Magnum

• Federal 209A® Shotshell Primers

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

Are Federal Premium primers good for reloading?

Yes. Federal Premium primers are among the most respected primers in the reloading industry because of their dependable ignition, exceptional manufacturing quality, and consistent performance.

What are Federal Gold Medal Match primers?

Federal Gold Medal Match primers are manufactured to extremely tight quality standards and are widely used by precision rifle shooters, Benchrest competitors, F-Class shooters, and long-range hunters seeking maximum consistency.

What is the difference between Federal standard and magnum primers?

Magnum primers provide a hotter, longer-lasting ignition flame for certain powders and cartridges. Always use the primer specified in current published load data.

What is Federal 209A used for?

Federal 209A is a popular shotshell primer used in many hunting and target shotgun loads. Always consult current published load data before changing primer brands or types.

Can I substitute one Federal primer for another?

No. Different primers can produce different ignition characteristics and chamber pressures. Always use the exact primer specified in the published load data whenever possible.