Large Rifle MAGNUM primers....

[Archangel14]

Fellow Firearm enthusiasts:

Just obtained some CCI large rifle MAGNUM primers. Is it safe to use such primers in 8mm mauser (8x57) cartridges loaded with a 150 grain copper jacketed bullet?

And I don't want anyone yelling at me or telling me to look at the manual! Just inquiring. Thank you.

 

[rcmodel]

Yes, it is unnecessary.

Yes, it is safe.

Start at the Starting load and work up, as always!

rc

 

[Archangel14]

rcmodel....thanks man!! I traded a friend some large pistol primers for his explicit promise of large rifle primers. The guy showed up with magnums. What is this world coming to!!!

 

[JLDickmon]

Yes, it is unnecessary.

Yes, it is safe.

Start at the Starting load and work up, as always!

rc

I would have said that..

 

[Arkansas Paul]

I have used them many times when regular LR primers were not in stock. I don't usually shoot max loads anyway, so no worries. Like rc said, just start low and work up, which is how it's supposed to go anyway.