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Subsonic 308 Primer ?

xdeano

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  • Oct 26, 2005
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    Hey guys, just putting together some Subsonic 308 with 180grn projectiles. Using Trailboss Powder

    The questions are:

    1. I have in the past drilled out the flash holes to 9/64", is this necessary?
    2. I've used Fed210 primers in the past, would I be better off with Mag primers? I didn't have an issue with the standards and the 9/64" flash holes.

    Thanks guys.
    Deano
     
    I've made some .308 Win subs in the past for a buddy who was a cop, and used Fed 210's with Nosler 175 Custom Comps and Trailboss. No need to use mag primers, or drill-out flash holes unless you get ignition issues and hangfires. If all works well without drilling and mag primers, then leave well-enough alone. 👍🏼

    I'll definitely be making more for myself in the future, for my own .308 Wins, now that I have suppressors in NFA jail, that should be here in a few months.