Reloading 22 mag???
01-31-2003, 09:15 AM
#3
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Texas - BUT NOW in Madison County, NY
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RE: Reloading 22 mag???
As Zeak said, it is a rimfire. Priming a rimfire requires the use of a liquid priming compound, which is spun into the rim cavity inside the case. This compound is not safe to handle in your reloading room!!
Keep yore powder dry!!
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01-31-2003, 09:58 PM
#5
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Seattle WA USA
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RE: Reloading 22 mag???
jmcd,
During WWII my grandfather used to reload rimfire cases - I have seen the setup and talked with him at length about it before he died. I don't know if you can still get the primer mixture but it used to be available in 1/2 oz bottles (in liquid form). The tooling allowed you to straighten the rim, re-prime, charge the case, seat the bullet and finally crimp it in place. He had a mould for his bullets and cast them from discarded split-shot sinkers. He used black powder (fffG I believe) and had a lot of fun shooting them. If you could find a source for the primed cases you could easily load RF magnums with plated or even jacketed bullets.
PaulS
Think safety, act safely, live long enough to enjoy it
During WWII my grandfather used to reload rimfire cases - I have seen the setup and talked with him at length about it before he died. I don't know if you can still get the primer mixture but it used to be available in 1/2 oz bottles (in liquid form). The tooling allowed you to straighten the rim, re-prime, charge the case, seat the bullet and finally crimp it in place. He had a mould for his bullets and cast them from discarded split-shot sinkers. He used black powder (fffG I believe) and had a lot of fun shooting them. If you could find a source for the primed cases you could easily load RF magnums with plated or even jacketed bullets.
PaulS
Think safety, act safely, live long enough to enjoy it
02-02-2003, 06:25 AM
#6
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Pond Creek WV USA
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RE: Reloading 22 mag???