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Can I use cci small rifle 400 primers in reloading .38 spl and .357 mag? Is there much of a difference compared to regular small pistol primers with these calibers?
-Anna Sophia
-Anna Sophia
annasophia said:Can I use cci small rifle 400 primers in reloading .38 spl and .357 mag? Is there much of a difference compared to regular small pistol primers with these calibers?
-Anna Sophia
rugerjunkie said:I dont know about being too hard...the 357 maxi uses small rifle and it's a blackhawk revolver just like any other. I would think the different pressures would be the main concern. Just stay with the data in the manuals since the people who did all the load development know way more than we do!!
Bucks Owin said:rugerjunkie said:I dont know about being too hard...the 357 maxi uses small rifle and it's a blackhawk revolver just like any other. I would think the different pressures would be the main concern. Just stay with the data in the manuals since the people who did all the load development know way more than we do!!
Yeah, there are a "few" cartridges where it's appropriate. Besides the .357 Maximum, I'm thinking .221 Fireball and the Hornet...
.22 Jet maybe? Casull...
Rick Courtright said:Hi,
Agree w/ rugerjunkie: never saw a gun blown up from a "hard" primer, but have seen lots of damage from improper pressure curves. Stick to what the books say and you'll live a happier life, if not possibly a longer one, too?
Rick C
Iron Mike Golf said:I think it would be wise to keep an eye on seating depth. I believe rifle primers are taller.
gerryb158 said:. The "difference" in primers (other than size, large and small, and thickness, rifle and pistol) is practically insignificant -
Gerry
gerryb158 said:As far as the "caseload of W296" I'd prefer to use the primer specified for the particular load. However, either a CCI 350 or a WLP would no doubt light it off just fine. The difference would be "practically" insignificant. Gerry