LR mag primers in a .308?

[trilogymac]

I was digging thru my stash looking for 205's and found 2k LR magnum primers(1100 Win and 900 CCI). Is anyone using them in their .308? I don't shoot a magnum anymore and if I can use them up.....

Thanks,
Trilogymac

 

[jasonk]

Re: LR mag primers in a .308?

Umm....that 243 of yours....it shot CCI Magnum primers VERY well with Ramshot Hunter

 

[trilogymac]

Re: LR mag primers in a .308?

That will work.

Just pulled out your old note. Sure enough, you already told me!

Thanks Jason.

Best,
Bill

 

[CountryBoy19]

Re: LR mag primers in a .308?

I'm using mag primers in .308, its working out well!

 

[Niles Coyote]

Re: LR mag primers in a .308?

I have been using CCI mag primers with varget in a 308 with good results as well.

 

[Grumulkin]

Re: LR mag primers in a .308?

I use them as well. At least in my 308 Win. handgun, the magnum primers work better than regular large rifle primers.

 

[Queequeg]

Re: LR mag primers in a .308?

After finding 2000 CCI 250s I'd forgotten about, not owning any magnum rifles, and an abundance of cheapness, I tried them in my .308 under some Sierra 110 grain HP bullets. Pretty damn good!

Accurate and no adverse signs of pressure. I did start at the beginning (Min) load but would have no hesitation now working back up to my usual mid range loads.

No trail blazer here, sadly...

 

[jrhtx]

Re: LR mag primers in a .308?

Is anyone reducing their powder charge with the mag primers?
I am loading with LC Match brass (7.62) and have mag primers also???
J

 

[Downzero]

Re: LR mag primers in a .308?

I use them with ball powder.

 

[Queequeg]

Re: LR mag primers in a .308?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jrhtx</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Is anyone reducing their powder charge with the mag primers?
I am loading with LC Match brass (7.62) and have mag primers also???
J </div></div>

Accurate and no adverse signs of pressure. I did start at the beginning (Min) load but would have no hesitation now working back up to my usual mid range loads.

 

[Super Bee 950]

Re: LR mag primers in a .308?

I use the same load with Magnum and non magnum primers. Cant tell a difference. All military NATO 308 ammo uses magnum primers.

 

[Queequeg]

Re: LR mag primers in a .308?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Super Bee 950</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I use the same load with Magnum and non magnum primers. Cant tell a difference. All military NATO 308 ammo uses magnum primers. </div></div>

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