# Primer/Pocket Dimensions
**Ballistic Tools**
<https://ballistictools.com/articles/primer-pocket-depth-and-diameter.php>
**Snipers Hide (A Primer on Primers)**
[https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/a-primer-on-primers.6936610/](https://ballistictools.com/articles/primer-pocket-depth-and-diameter.php)
**Sierra (Primer Substitutions)**
<https://www.sierrabullets.com/primer-substitutions/>
Discussion on Primer Seating
<https://forum.accurateshooter.com/threads/primer-seating-depth.3936969/page-7>
Squish
<https://forum.accurateshooter.com/threads/primer-seating.4051015/>
Seat at pocket depth plus +.002
Ruger Forum
Anvil proud distances (measured with ordinary calipers)
<https://www.rugerforum.net/threads/primer-anvils.120513/>
Some measurements:
Rem 9 1/2 - .030 crown to anvil, .015 crown to cup, .015 anvil exposed
CCI 34 - .026 crown to anvil, .020 crown to cup, .006 anvil exposed
CCI 200 - .026 crown to anvil, .010 crown to cup, .016 anvil exposed