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Posted: 1/16/2009 11:33:03 AM EDT
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I have checked the FAQ and all the tacked stuff but I can't find the answer to this question. On Wideners, they have primers that are labeled small pistol primers, small magnum pistol primers, large pistol primers, and large magnum pistol primers. What is the caliber range of these primers. For example:
Does small pistol primer range from .22 - .30 cal? Or does the large pistol primer range from .31 - .50 cal? I am also interested in what is the, I guess, "slang" for a .223 and a .308 sized primer. Thanks guys. |
| .223 Rem. takes small rifle and .308 Win. takes large rifle. No need for magnum primers in either of those although a buddy of mine uses nothing but magnum primers. First piece of equipment you will need is a good reloading manual. I have two, a Hornady and a Speer. Good reading and you will learn more from one of them than you will in months of lurking on the internet, and you will know it is all accurate. Good luck with your new hobby. |
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depends on the cartridge 40SW takes small pistol, but 10mm takes large pistol Traditionally 45ACP took large pistol but some Winchester NT takes small 762x39 usually takes large rifle, but Remington 762x39 brass takes small rifle, although I heard reports of some Remington 762x39 taking large rifle |
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Look in your reloading manual to see what they use for the load you want. This is the most correct basic answer. The breakdown for small, small magnum, large, and large magnum has virtually no relationship to caliber. There is some relation to case size, and that is not absolute. Use the primer recommended in the load data. |
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The ABC's of Reloading by Bill Chevalier. "The definitive guide for novice to expert" 
A great read. A great "how to reload" book. As for a reloading manual, in this order I recommend Hornaday, Sierra, Nosler, Speer. Normally you will want the loading manual from the bullet manufacturer you will be using. Data from the powder makers are free on line. Check the links, top of the page. |
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