Home Forums Reloading Big Game Rifles WLR primer.

I'm still waiting for authorization to get mine repaired and no word or sign of a check for the loaded ammunition I sent back or primers as of yet? I also asked at the time if they would send back my ammo can/boxes and they could not answer definitively that they would?

Got an email back and now my case/claim is transferred to a 3rd person! This is going to be fun. I did get the ok to send my rifles in for repair but waiting to see if I have to come up with the money first or if they will pay the manufacturer directly for repairs?

Winchester service is definitely sucking on this.

I had 2000 WLR's and while my lot number hasn't appeared anywhere, I was leary to even use them. So I called and talked to Beth, and she wanted me to just return them, so she sent me the packaging to send them back and they were picked up at my house by the trucking company last week.

WLR Lot # was KELO68G.
Linda Bates handled things after my initial call and everything went smoothly. Just waiting for a return check.

I also bought some new factory primed 30-06 brass from the classifieds on here but I'm going to pop the primers out, just don't want to take the chance.

I'm done with Winchester primers fortunately more of other brands seem to be becoming available now.

Federal or CCI

I purchased several hundred factory primed WW 264 WM and 257 Roberts brass. After two leaks With the new 264 WM brass I deprimed all brass and will use Federal 215M's in the 264 and CCI 200 in the Roberts

This whole thing is truly a shame. I've been using Winchester primers for longer than I care to admit. Did some damn fine shooting with them. I've laid in enough cci and federal to last the rest of my life. I would like some Gold Medal Match in the larder. Hope to remedy that soon. No more WLR here that's for sure.

I called Linda Bates at Winchester today, I wanted to make sure my primers arrived there, as their trucking company gave me some grief about the box not being marked properly. I told him, hell that's what YOUR customer sent me to ship though you. He did finally take the package. I mean you would think I was shipping back dynamite or something.

Anyways, voicemail message on her phone informed me they are closed Christmas through Jan. 2nd. I'll have to call back then.

I just popped the WLR primers out of the new WW brass I bought on the classifieds here about a year ago, just can't see taking the chance with them. Only 146 rounds and better safe than sorry.

Well, they just picked up 3900 WLR from me, so I hope to see something back my way - money or new primers.

Was there ever an issue with Winchester factory ammo and these primers?

I dont shoot factory, but was thinking if they had problems with so many different lots, how did none make into factory ammo?

This post definitely got my attention, because 80% of the primers on my shelf are Winchester.

1. Is there a definitive list of defective lots? I cannot find anything on the Win site.

2. Are people just sending back primers regardless of Lot # and getting refunds?

I used nothing but Winchester primers for 19 years, never had an issue until 2010 time frame?

You need to contact Winchester and give them your lot numbers, they may want you to send them back?

First I've read this thread. Great, just loaded a box of .243 with these at Seafires house TODAY! I had no idea. I shoot a 1959 Savage 110 that I definitely do not want to damage!

My advice is don't shoot them!

I sent back approximately 600 rounds of assorted loaded ammunition to Winchester due to their primers.

I discovered I have more brass that I had prepped with the possible affected primers also.

I wouldn't risk it.

Here is a partial list at least that I found from several different posts on here, not sure how accurate it is but it's something to go on:
Here's the list. Thanks to whoever provided it.


CAL401G
CFL486G
CLL555G
DAL594G
DFL717G
DHL766G
DNL 837G
DNL836G
EAL234G
GDL 225G
GEL 250G
DML834G WLR
EAL234G WLRM

Okay, here's what I've got.

Once again, these lot numbers are simply ones that have been reported as problematic by internet posters. I have no way of knowing if the information is correct, or that other lots not listed are okay. It's your responsibility to contact Winchester for specific information.

LOTS REPORTED BY USERS ONLINE:

CAL401G
CFL486G
CLL555G
DAL594G
DFL717G
DHL766G
DNL 837G
DNL836G
EAL234G
GDL 225G
GEL 250G
DML834G WLR
EAL234G WLRM
CLL555G
CCL435G
EHL067G
DHL774G
DHL788G
DAL594G
CAL401G
GDL255G
GFL284G
DGL741G
FEL255G
DGL731G
DKL801G
HLL692G
DHL765G
DFL713G
DLL826G
DFL723G
DEL690G
CLL552G
DGL747G
CGL499G
HKL687G

My lot number was not on the list however when I called with concern about them, they said just send them back and we'll give you a refund. I was glad for that, I didn't want to take a chance using them.

Have any of these lots been from the last year or two?

I just received my check today($80.00) from Winchester for the 2,000 primers I sent back. I initiated conversation with them on December 13th, primers were picked up by their transport company on December 16th. Talked to them several times in between, they were always polite and helpful, things just move slow there I guess.

That's a good payment seeing as how they supplied the packing materials and paid to have them shipped back.

The truck is scheduled to come pick up my two bricks, 2000 primers, tomorrow. Hmm, what do I need that costs $80...?

FYI, I contacted them about their Small Rifle primers and Winchester said that they are a "different" primer and not on the list.