I am just getting into reloading and I've read that the 300 short mags like certain kinds of powder. Just wondering if some one can recomend a powder and primer that will work. I will be reloading a 180gr bullet
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I've standardized on Winchester's WLR primers, they are a bit hotter than standard, but not as hot as magnums. In my smaller capacity rifles they ignite ball powders just fine. They are certainly worth a try in your short magnums.
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I've standardized on Winchester's WLR primers, they are a bit hotter than standard, but not as hot as magnums.
yeah Ive done the same thing, had good luck with Win primers, if you do try Federals, Ive heard (internet) that if using a hand priming tool to be careful, (they are softer??) I have loaded some Federals with no problems, but I wear safety glasses (always) to be sure.
I've standardized on Winchester's WLR primers, they are a bit hotter than standard, but not as hot as magnums.
yeah Ive done the same thing, had good luck with Win primers, if you do try Federals, Ive heard (internet) that if using a hand priming tool to be careful, (they are softer??) I have loaded some Federals with no problems, but I wear safety glasses (always) to be sure.
I use CCI BR-2 LR Benchrest primers in all of my standard calibers and Winchester LR Magnums in my .300 win mag.
Long, you can use standard here in MD, but I would opt for a federal 215. Especially if you going to use RL22 or 4831sc or slower. Give both primers a try. Sometimes you can be surprised at its results.
I would use large rifle magnum primers for that round. It's a lot of powder to light. If you don't already have one, pick up one of the popular reloading manuals (Nosler, Speer, etc). They'll help you get started right.
What kind of primers/powder
