What kind of primers/powder
05-20-2005, 10:34 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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What kind of primers/powder
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
05-21-2005, 10:14 AM
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RE: What kind of primers/powder
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.
05-21-2005, 08:10 PM
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RE: What kind of primers/powder
ORIGINAL: Slamfire
I've standardized on Winchester's WLR primers, they are a bit hotter than standard, but not as hot as magnums.
I've standardized on Winchester's WLR primers, they are a bit hotter than standard, but not as hot as magnums.
05-26-2005, 11:46 AM
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RE: What kind of primers/powder
ORIGINAL: mossy33oak
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.
ORIGINAL: Slamfire
I've standardized on Winchester's WLR primers, they are a bit hotter than standard, but not as hot as magnums.
I've standardized on Winchester's WLR primers, they are a bit hotter than standard, but not as hot as magnums.
I use CCI BR-2 LR Benchrest primers in all of my standard calibers and Winchester LR Magnums in my .300 win mag.
05-29-2005, 09:16 PM
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RE: What kind of primers/powder
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.