alanwk
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Can magnum primers for small pistols be used instead of the regular primers? I plan to use for 9mm, 40s&W, 45acp. Thanks
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Kevin Rohrer
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This has been asked before. The answer is, Yes, but you may want to back-off the load a smidge.
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Yes. Just follow the usual advice about starting at the book minimum and working your way up.
ArchAngelCD
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Like said above, yes but work up a new load.
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I use Federal Magnum Match primers to load my .38Spl practice ammo all the time...but it's a pretty low pressure cartridge, has lots of room in the case, and I'm loading pretty light. I save my Federal Match primers for my competition ammo.
I've also loaded CCI magnum primers in 9mm practice rounds...again loading light, to just over 1000fps
I've also loaded CCI magnum primers in 9mm practice rounds...again loading light, to just over 1000fps
FROGO207
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The answer is yes and rework your loads for safety. I have mostly shifted to CCI small rifle primers for most loads where small primers are used. The only problem were a couple stryker fired pistols I own do not set those off reliably. Those still get SPP for reliability. YMMV
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