What does all this mean to the reloader?

- Cases that utilize small rifle primers and operate at moderate pressures(40,000 psi) should use CCI 400, Federal 200, Rem 6 1/2, or Win SR. Such cases include 22 CCM, 22 Hornet and the 218 Bee. These primers are also used in heavy handguns such as the 9mm., 357, etc. Other cases that use the small rifle primer can use the above primers only if moderate loads are used. Keep to the lower end of reloading recommendations.

- Cases that utilize Small Rifle primers and operate at higher pressures (55,000 psi) should use CCI 450, CCI BR4, Fed 205 and Rem 7 1/2.

- With large rifle primers all being the same thickness, choose a primer that makes the most accurate group, is the shiniest, cheapest or whatever, as they all have similar pressure capabilities.

Hope this clears up some primer confusion. If you wnat more information about primers, priming compounds, or even how to make primers, the NRA sells an excellent book called "Ammunition Making" by George Frost . This book tells it like it is in the ammo making industry.

Any comments call: Jim at James Calhoon Mfg.: 406-395-4079 (Mon. through Fri., 8-5 MST).
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I'm getting one also! Send me a PM jmellencamp@iowatelecom.net
]]> Sat, 03 May 2008 23:01:22 MST coyprarklr Handloading http://seekersoftheredmist.com/perl-bin/re?message=5285#5285 http://seekersoftheredmist.com/perl-bin/re?message=5285#5285 I recall reading a review on this device about 10 years ago. Every so often I think about it and wonder where I could find it again.

The way brass prices are going, that thing might be well worth it. ]]> Fri, 02 May 2008 08:30:11 MST HB Handloading http://seekersoftheredmist.com/perl-bin/re?message=5284#5284 http://seekersoftheredmist.com/perl-bin/re?message=5284#5284 Fri, 02 May 2008 06:29:20 MST critrgetr Handloading http://seekersoftheredmist.com/perl-bin/re?message=5283#5283 http://seekersoftheredmist.com/perl-bin/re?message=5283#5283
Sroll down, you'll find it! ]]> Thu, 01 May 2008 22:33:03 MST coyprarklr Handloading http://seekersoftheredmist.com/perl-bin/re?message=5281#5281 http://seekersoftheredmist.com/perl-bin/re?message=5281#5281 Does he have a case annealing service? ]]> Thu, 01 May 2008 09:18:44 MST HB Handloading http://seekersoftheredmist.com/perl-bin/re?message=5280#5280 http://seekersoftheredmist.com/perl-bin/re?message=5280#5280 Thu, 01 May 2008 06:34:21 MST critrgetr Handloading http://seekersoftheredmist.com/perl-bin/re?message=5279#5279 http://seekersoftheredmist.com/perl-bin/re?message=5279#5279 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:51:02 MST Huffmo Handloading http://seekersoftheredmist.com/perl-bin/re?message=5278#5278 http://seekersoftheredmist.com/perl-bin/re?message=5278#5278 http://www.worldpredatorandhuntingexpo.com/daily_seminars.html

PS! Let's hook up sometime and kill some stuff! Honey, makes some excellent possum burgers! Ha-Ha! ]]> Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:02:47 MST coyprarklr General Discussion http://seekersoftheredmist.com/perl-bin/re?message=5277#5277 http://seekersoftheredmist.com/perl-bin/re?message=5277#5277
I did E-mail Bill at Centerfire Central and he was advising against using the magnum primers in the standard calibers. He said that it wouldn't be worth the small savings to have an accident. I see his point and don't know if I am going to try the primers or not. ]]> Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:28:10 MST hoghntr-PA Handloading http://seekersoftheredmist.com/perl-bin/re?message=5276#5276 http://seekersoftheredmist.com/perl-bin/re?message=5276#5276 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:59:56 MST critrgetr General Discussion http://seekersoftheredmist.com/perl-bin/re?message=5275#5275 http://seekersoftheredmist.com/perl-bin/re?message=5275#5275
If I were doing this, I'd drop the charge about 1.5 grain and work up.

Here's a link to some comparative info on a few primers.
]]> Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:09:55 MST HB Handloading http://seekersoftheredmist.com/perl-bin/re?message=5274#5274 http://seekersoftheredmist.com/perl-bin/re?message=5274#5274 lw ]]> Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:04:21 MST woodsman Handloading http://seekersoftheredmist.com/perl-bin/re?message=5273#5273 http://seekersoftheredmist.com/perl-bin/re?message=5273#5273 Sat, 26 Apr 2008 21:38:52 MST coyprarklr General Discussion http://seekersoftheredmist.com/perl-bin/re?message=5272#5272 http://seekersoftheredmist.com/perl-bin/re?message=5272#5272 Sat, 26 Apr 2008 17:54:52 MST havoc Handloading http://seekersoftheredmist.com/perl-bin/re?message=5271#5271 http://seekersoftheredmist.com/perl-bin/re?message=5271#5271 Sat, 26 Apr 2008 12:27:29 MST critrgetr General Discussion http://seekersoftheredmist.com/perl-bin/re?message=5270#5270 http://seekersoftheredmist.com/perl-bin/re?message=5270#5270 Sat, 26 Apr 2008 03:46:24 MST Yotehammer General Discussion