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358winchester- 03-09-2008
Primer question
Have any of you every used a large Magnum primer as a substitute for a large rifle primer? What was the effect on the round? the Case? Have any of you used Magtech Primers?

RugerNiner- 03-09-2008

It is to my understanding that the primer is hotter. It's a common practice to use small rifle magnum primers in 223 although most would say it's not needed.

358winchester- 03-09-2008

Ron I know the difference just was wondering if any one here had every done it. There are no Winchester Large rifle Primers to be found . Or at least I can't find anything but Megtech and don't know squat about them. If anyone finds the WLR Primer please let me know by email or a PM. I am looking for at least 5,000 if the price is right I will take 10,000. Thanks RonL.

njretcop- 03-09-2008

Ron, All I could find yesterday between a visit to Cabela's and a gun show was 200 Federal LR primers............ :-(

Craig- 03-09-2008

I will be on the lookout for primers next weekend. Mar 15-16 Harrisburg, Farm Show Complex, I believe this is where I got my small pistol primers last year for $15.00 a thousand

RugerNiner- 03-09-2008

Here's some feedback on Magtech. http://www.thehighroad.org/archive/index.php/t-292627.html

Kestral- 10-29-2008
Magtech Primers
Ive been using Magtech pistol primers on average 2,000 per week for just over two years now.I seem to remember having one missfire about 8 months ago.Could have been my fault,as I did get some case lube on a few loose primers.Kestral

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