primer question

[randy]

I am needing to do some reloading this weekend. I am currently out of small rifle primers. However I have accumulated a lot of small rifle magnum primers. I am using Hodgdon H4895 powder. Does anybody see a problem with this? I think I will be alright. I expect the velocities to be a little higher, so I will load them on light side.

 

[Deer Assassin]

should be fine

 

[KPH]

If it was me I would save my rifle primers. There are some differance.

 

[randy]

Forgot to mention that im reloading 223.

 

[deerkiller300wsm]

just watch for pressure signs.....flattening of the primer

 

[KPH]

If you are loading 223 then have at it.

 

[EastTNHunter]

just watch for pressure signs.....flattening of the primer

Yep. Velocity probably won't change much, but pressure may peak more quickly, or higher. Accuracy may decrease, as well. Treat it as a totally diferent load

 

[FARMTOFIELD]

Ive never messed with a pressure gun, bit i really don't see there being enough difference in the 2 to make a difference. To my understanding a magnum primer is best used with larger powder charges and harder to ignite propellant. Your still lighting the same powder and same amount with a hotter primer. But im no expert