Last reviewed: 2026-04-17 by Jake Terry, FFL07/SOT3, NRA-certified firearms instructor.
CCI Large Rifle Primers #200 occupy the workhorse slot in centerfire rifle reloading. Each primer delivers reliable ignition in standard large rifle cases — .308 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, .270 Winchester, 7mm Remington Magnum, and hundreds more. The non-corrosive, non-mercuric initiator compound produces minimal fouling while maintaining sensitivity across temperature ranges. CCI engineers each primer cup for uniform seating depth in progressive and single-stage presses, reducing misfires caused by high or proud primers.
The Primer Cup
Cup geometry on the #200 matches SAAMI large rifle pocket dimensions: 0.210-inch diameter, anvil height optimized for standard brass. The initiator pellet sits centered beneath a three-leg anvil, struck by the firing pin to generate the flash that ignites your powder charge. CCI tests each lot for sensitivity — the force required to detonate the compound — ensuring consistent hammer-fall performance whether you’re running bolt guns, semi-autos, or lever actions. Primer pockets that accept large rifle sizing will chamber this primer without modification.
Technical Breakdown
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Primer Size | Large Rifle |
| Quantity | 1000 Piece |
| Country of Origin | United States of America |
| Shipping Weight | 1.110 Pounds |
| DOT-Regulated | Yes |
| HazMat Product | Yes |
Each brick ships as DOT-regulated hazardous material — carriers apply HazMat fees and delivery restrictions. Verify your state and local laws permit possession and storage of primers before ordering. Browse our full inventory of large rifle primers for magnum and benchrest variants.
Who It’s For
The #200 serves handloaders working with standard large rifle cartridges under moderate to warm powder charges. If you reload .308 Winchester with 40-45 grains of ball powder, .30-06 with 50-55 grains of extruded stick, or 7mm Remington Magnum at book maximums, this primer provides the flash you need. Avoid the #200 in cartridges requiring magnum primers — .300 Winchester Magnum with slow powders, .338 Lapua Magnum, or any load specified for CCI 250 or Federal 215 primers. The standard cup lacks the hotter compound necessary to ignite dense magnum charges reliably.
Safe Handling & Compliance
Federal law does not restrict primer sales to licensed dealers, but some states regulate possession, storage, and transportation of explosive materials. Primers shipped to California addresses include a Proposition 65 warning for lead exposure. All carriers apply HazMat surcharges and may impose delivery-location restrictions — commercial addresses or hold-at-terminal pickup may be required in your area.
- Store primers in a cool, dry location away from heat sources, open flame, and impact hazards.
- Never attempt to decap or remove a live primer from a loaded case — the anvil strike can detonate the compound.
- Check your state and local laws before ordering — some jurisdictions limit the quantity of primers you may possess without a magazine license.
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