MkgReloader
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I stopped reloading for handguns in 1975 and just did shotguns for five years. Started reloading for handguns in 1980 but had about 850 CCI Magnum Large Pistol Primers and about 750 CCI Small Pistol Primers left from '75.
I figured they weren't any good after sitting on the shelf in the basement for 5 years, so just left them. Last week I got crazy and loaded up 20 45acp rounds with 4.0 grs Bullseye, 200 gr lead SWC's, and the now 34 year old Magnum Pistol Primers. They shot fine - no misfires - so loaded up another 80. They shot fine, so did another 100. They shot fine, so loaded up the remainder yesterday.
I'm amazed! When I get my 38 cal bullet order from Berry's, I'm going to try the Small Pistol Primers.
I figured they weren't any good after sitting on the shelf in the basement for 5 years, so just left them. Last week I got crazy and loaded up 20 45acp rounds with 4.0 grs Bullseye, 200 gr lead SWC's, and the now 34 year old Magnum Pistol Primers. They shot fine - no misfires - so loaded up another 80. They shot fine, so did another 100. They shot fine, so loaded up the remainder yesterday.
I'm amazed! When I get my 38 cal bullet order from Berry's, I'm going to try the Small Pistol Primers.
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