I have been using CCI 200 Large Rifle primers for my 308 and because of this whole pandemonium for components have not been able to get more. I went to the supplier yesterday and found they had some Federal 210M so I picked them up. My question is how much is any will this effect my current load? Will I have to start over because of the primer or should i simply expect better consistency because of the match primer? Thanks.
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Re: Primers
You're changing a component, so yes, you want to back it off and work the load back up again. The 210Ms are good primers, and I'd definately choose them over the CCI 200s for most applications. You don't mention what type of rifle you're using, but you want to take some extra pains in terms of primer seating, if you're using 210Ms in an M1 or M14/M1A. Thinner cups, fairly sensitive, and they can increase the risk of slam-fires if they're not properly seated.
You're changing a component, so yes, you want to back it off and work the load back up again. The 210Ms are good primers, and I'd definately choose them over the CCI 200s for most applications. You don't mention what type of rifle you're using, but you want to take some extra pains in terms of primer seating, if you're using 210Ms in an M1 or M14/M1A. Thinner cups, fairly sensitive, and they can increase the risk of slam-fires if they're not properly seated.
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Re: Primers
Any change in components warrants caution.
Your load could be duplicated, right up to the point of impact.
But then again, you may have way more pressure.
I'd either load a couple and try them, or back off 2 grains of powder and work back up.
I had a 6.5x284, was using CCI Br-2 primers, had pressure. Switched to 210M's, no visable signs with same charge. Ultimately still had pressure though, the primer pockets were toast after 3-4 firings.
In reloading, nothing is cut and dried.
Any change in components warrants caution.
Your load could be duplicated, right up to the point of impact.
But then again, you may have way more pressure.
I'd either load a couple and try them, or back off 2 grains of powder and work back up.
I had a 6.5x284, was using CCI Br-2 primers, had pressure. Switched to 210M's, no visable signs with same charge. Ultimately still had pressure though, the primer pockets were toast after 3-4 firings.
In reloading, nothing is cut and dried.
Re: Primers
If you aren't right on the edge of having too much pressure and don't want to go thru development try a few and see how they do. In my Varget .308 load only changing primers I found CCI200s delivered the best accuracy, 210Ms were a close second. Your results may vary, and if you have time and components reworking the load will give you optimal results.
If you aren't right on the edge of having too much pressure and don't want to go thru development try a few and see how they do. In my Varget .308 load only changing primers I found CCI200s delivered the best accuracy, 210Ms were a close second. Your results may vary, and if you have time and components reworking the load will give you optimal results.
