Which Primer?

[Greywolf123]

Not new to loading, just new to magnum. Been loading 380, 9, 45 and 223 for a little while now. Just starting to load 44 magnum. I have both CCI 300 LPP and 350 LP magnum primers. Will be shooting thru a Henry Big Boy. Recommendations please.

 

[74man]

Not to start a war between lifelong re-loaders, but I have a simple question??? What is the most needed procedure in reloading? Cleaning cases/ Removing Primers, sizing cases, priming cases, belling cases. adding powder, seating bullet, crimping, OAL after load? Some people have different steps they follow and never mention some steps or why, just like to know what is the most important step? I have cleaned and then de-primed & sized the cases, I have also de-primed, sized and then cleaned!! I have used a digital scale to measure powder and I have also used my RCBS 5-10 scale for powder!! I am just wondering what is the "MOST IMPORTANT STEP AND WHY"?? I only want to know the Most Important Step & Why??, nothing more than that?? Thanks all, SORRY WRONG THREAD, I WILL START A NEW THREAD!!!

 

[kerreckt]

Depends on the powder you are using.

 

[gifbohane]

Sorry I should not have responded to 74man on this thread.

 

[ericuda]

Yes what powder. My Winchester says both.

 

[Greywolf123]

Will be using win 296 or maybe CFE Pistol

 

[Targa]

Magnum for 296…I dont use CFE pistol so someone else can chime in on that one.

 

[Lee Q. Loader]

CCI 350 for the Win 296 and CCI 300 for the CFE pistol. You could use the CCI 350 with the CFE Pistol if you wanted, but you should always use the CCI 350 with your Win 296.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

W296/H110 IMO performs better with a Magnum primer. That powder does not like being downloaded. I use HS-6 or 2400 when I want less that top velocity in the ammo. 2400 should be loaded with a standard primer but HS-6 is better with a Magnum primer.

There will be those who will chime in and say, " I load HS-6 all the time with a standard primer" and they probably do. Slow ball powders perform better with a magnum primer. I have found the ES an SD numbers are noticeably better and there is less unburned powder too when a magnum primer is used with W296/H110 and HS-6.

You can always load 10 both ways and test cor yourself.

Good luck, be safe and have fun...

 

[DukeConnor]

Your loading manual should identify primer type for each powder.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

Your loading manual should identify primer type for each powder.

The load manuals specify magnum primers for all magnum loads whether they need them or not.

 

[FROGO207]

As said the manual should specify what primer to use. They will recommend what to use at max load. That is a pressure consideration for safety. Personally I use a magnum primer for all my 44 MAG ammo. Seems to work well for me.

 

[GeoDudeFlorida]

The load manuals specify magnum primers for all magnum loads whether they need them or not.

Well now let’s remember: the manual is just telling you what their lab tested and the results. It’s a guide book, not a rule book. The powder makers will give advice about their products and it should be heeded but, it’s just advice.
The testing results are not very accurate with respect to anything but what was tested (an old soldier told me that … Captain something or other) so when a new handloader comes looking for a starting point, they have one. Me personally I still check my logic by checking a manual but I been drawing outside the lines for a long while. I don’t advise anyone new to this avocation do the same.
Remember: Don’t do what I do; just because it works for me it don’t mean it will work for you.

 

[Bazoo]

I use magnum primers depending on what I have available and what powder I am using. I generally use magnum primers any time I am seeking magnum performance, though they are not needed with some powders. The manual does specify non magnum primers with some powders, and magnum with some, It just depends on the powder and the manual. I don't think for 44 magnum it makes much difference either way except for powders like w296 that prefer a magnum primer. For mid range loads, the ones that are pleasant to shoot all day, is where I'd use them if forced to make a substitution I didn't want to make.