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I guess the days of good deals on primers are a thing of the past. :(

thanks called Federal this morning - they're they same hardness

no one?

Anyone have a link documenting any hardness difference between Federal Magnum Small Pistol primers and Federal Standard Small Pistol Primers? Thanks

Thanks looking forward to the test

no one?

Goal: steel silhouettes at 50yds (practice with 8" steel swinger) Pistol: 1978 Colt's Combat Commander in 9mm (my EDC) Modifications: Barsto bull barrel conversion by Ken Lloyd Powder: W231 and CFE Pistol on hand. Bullets: 115gr FalCoated bullets on hand, but can buy other bullets...

Well, that was fun. Loaded some 200gr Hornady's over a middle-of-the road pour of H4895, 50-54grains. Got it on the paper at 25, made two adjustments at 100, and #3 was right on the money. It's got a pretty good kick, but nothing unbearable. Thanks for the info.

Classic old action, isn't it?

Guess it's an unusual caliber for reloading.

Thanks, will do. Waiting from my shoulder recoil pad to arrive. :o

Local ad popped up, price seemed way low to me, so I snagged it. 1940-1941 Mauser in 338-06. My gunsmith remembered working on it 20 years ago and gave it a thumb's up.

I don't hunt and other than paper punching I have no practical use for this gun. HOWEVER, I could not pass it up for the price. Came with powder, dies, brass, bullets, and a box of Weatherby ammo. 1940-1941 Mauser converted to 338-06. (I added a budget scope I had laying around)...

What??? You shot a Gold Cup right out of the box? Oh, the HORROR! ;)