Large pistol primers in rifle cartridges?

[ArchAngelCD]

I fully disagree with you. Look at yes cartridges that have been switched from large primer to small primer.

Changing from a large PISTOL primer to a small PISTOL primers is completely different than using a pistol primer in a rifle application. Besides, the ammo manufacturers have testing equipment to insure safety that we do not possess. (pressure testing)

 

[Searcher4851]

I'd say no, just to be safe.

While some folks say they have done it in different situations with success, I would tend to err on the side of safety and advise against it in your situation. I think all the discussion back and forth about the matter is more confusing than helpful to the OP. If you can find load data in a reputable published reloading manual using the LPP in your cartridges, I'd say go for it. In the absence of such data, I say better safe than sorry.

On a brighter note, it does seem that the LRP aren't in quite as high demand as other primers since stock has been seen running through several suppliers as of late. Just be patient and get some LRP when they are available.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

I'd say no, just to be safe.

While some folks say they have done it in different situations with success, I would tend to err on the side of safety and advise against it in your situation. I think all the discussion back and forth about the matter is more confusing than helpful to the OP. If you can find load data in a reputable published reloading manual using the LPP in your cartridges, I'd say go for it. In the absence of such data, I say better safe than sorry.

On a brighter note, it does seem that the LRP aren't in quite as high demand as other primers since stock has been seen running through several suppliers as of late. Just be patient and get some LRP when they are available.

LRP are the only primers that have stayed available locally. At times there are LPP but LRP, always.