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Posted: 8/21/2010 1:57:50 PM EDT
| I just wanted to ask which CCI primers are better to use for small rifle and large rifle. Are the standard primers normally okay to use for reloading or are the BR2's better to get? Please advise and thanks. |
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Primer selection and powder charges are rifle specific, meaning until you try them in your rifle there is no way to know what works best. I use CCI-BR4's in match .223. I use their military spec primers too. I used Winchester primers exclusively until they removed the nickle plating and some people, had pressure issues with the new style. They don't fit as tightly in the pocket like they did before. Those changed around ten years ago.
Look at Wolf's primers specifically designed for 5.56mm/.223. The carton will say so on it's side. They are very good and cheap. I still use Winchester for plinking loads. |
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They'll be used for hunting, self-defense. If you learn something about handloading you'll realize that what there to be use for means more specifically what type of rifle and what type of load or bullet you intend to use as well as what purpose the ammo will be put to. For example the term hunting could mean you're going to be shooting long range and need the most precision that can be had from this specific rifle and cartridge combination, or it could be that all you intend to do with it is hunt dear at distances seldom over 50 yards. Self defence doesn't tell us much either, like what type of weapon and cartridge design will be employed. For instance if you try loading up some standard large rifle primers in an M1 Garand you may end up with an unreliable load that is prone to slam fires, If you don't have them you need to at least buy some used loading manuals and read every time you're on the can. In a few months you may have an idea what you're trying to do. |
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They'll be used for hunting, self-defense. If you learn something about handloading you'll realize that what there to be use for means more specifically what type of rifle and what type of load or bullet you intend to use as well as what purpose the ammo will be put to. For example the term hunting could mean you're going to be shooting long range and need the most precision that can be had from this specific rifle and cartridge combination, or it could be that all you intend to do with it is hunt dear at distances seldom over 50 yards. Self defence doesn't tell us much either, like what type of weapon and cartridge design will be employed. For instance if you try loading up some standard large rifle primers in an M1 Garand you may end up with an unreliable load that is prone to slam fires, If you don't have them you need to at least buy some used loading manuals and read every time you're on the can. In a few months you may have an idea what you're trying to do. Okay, roll your throttle back a little and show some patience for a new reloader. |
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