Hi all
I'm new to this forum, I've been reloading for some time now but I've got about a thousand large pistol primers left from when they were legal, can they be used in .243 rifle case's?
primer questions
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Any existing data without such a reference should be treated as suspect and not used.
Use reloading information posted here at your own risk. This forum (http://www.full-bore.co.uk) is not responsible for any property damage or personal injury as a consequence of using reloading data posted here, the information is individual members findings and observations only. Always verify the load data and be absolutely sure your firearm can handle the load, especially older ones. If in doubt start low and work your way up.
Re: primer questions
They will be the same size as large rifle primers so will fit, but they are not intended to take the same pressure as a rifle cartridge will generate so it is unwise to use them for rifle loads.
I take it that when you say from when they were legal what you meant was from when pistols could be possessed by law abiding shooters.
I take it that when you say from when they were legal what you meant was from when pistols could be possessed by law abiding shooters.
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Re: primer questions
The pistol primers are thinner copper metal cups and could burst with the pressures generated by the 243
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dodgyrog
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Re: primer questions
They work fine in pistol calibre carbines so they do have value.
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