OK to use CCI #41 in SRP .308 brass?

[gulada97]

I came across 2,000 CCI #41 primers at retail price, which is pretty amazing nowadays. I'm curious to know if I can use them with my Peterson SRP .308 brass. I guess they are a bit "hotter" than regular small rifle primers? Would I have to just adjust the load?

 

[Smittiac]

Might have to change powder a smidge but if you're using magnum or match srp you should be about perfect.

 

[gulada97]

I am currently using some Federal match SRP.

 

[1jonathan1994]

Should be the same as a cci 450 srpm but take more energy from the striker

 

[Smittiac]

Should be pretty damn close to the same then.

 

[mtrmn]

CCI mil primers are "magnum strength". If you're loading near max, back off a little until you see how they do in your gun. They also have a harder or thicker cup to prevent slam fires in guns with floating firing pins.

 

[gulada97]

Sounds good, thanks for the feedback. I am currently shooting 155gr bullets @45gr, which is on the lower end of the scale for the powder I'm using. I'll start at 44 grains and go from there!