nickn10
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I had to switch to CCI 450 primers and LLC brass for 55grn 556 loads from CCI 400 primers and RP 223 brass loaded with H335 25.5 grns. Should I decrease powder loads? Thanks for responding,
Nick
Nick
I figured that darn it, with primers so hard to find I was hoping to get a suggested load. Hate to use more primers experimenting.Whenever you are switching components the answer to your question is always yes you should. Especially in your case you are close to max with a load of 25.5gr H335 it would make sense to back down and work back up with the new primer especially.
-Jeff
I figured that darn it, with primers so hard to find I was hoping to get a suggested load. Hate to use more primers experimenting.
Where did ya get 450 primers pal ? LolI had to switch to CCI 450 primers and LLC brass for 55grn 556 loads from CCI 400 primers and RP 223 brass loaded with H335 25.5 grns. Should I decrease powder loads? Thanks for responding,
Nick
Just barely.The safe answer is reduce and rework.
Some people don't. But no one will say to do that because it's a safety risk.
You have to weigh it out. Is your health worth saving some primers?
Went to 24.8I wouldn’t drop down very far to work it back up. I’d probably start with .4gr less, maybe even as little as .2
I live in a small town/county with a great rifle range ( up to 1800 yds) and many gun and pawn shops. Many oldtimers will trade some of their stash for what you offer, primers in this case. Oh BTW I meant 5.56 as I'm sure you knew.Where did ya get 450 primers pal ? Lol
I was always told that with any component change the node can and most likely will move slightly, a little testing on each side of your current charge should help re- aquire that node.
J
BTW; shouldn't you be using large rifle primers with a 556 ? Just curious..
Especially in your case you are close to max with a load of 25.5gr H335
556 is small rifle and small rifle magnum.Where did ya get 450 primers pal ? Lol
I was always told that with any component change the node can and most likely will move slightly, a little testing on each side of your current charge should help re- aquire that node.
J
BTW; shouldn't you be using large rifle primers with a 556 ? Just curious..