Originally Posted by
skyugo
i'm considering switching to a mil spec CCI primer. i've been using the CCI 400 small rifle primers until now. i use ramshot tac.
as i understand the magnum and mil spec primers are hotter, so loads should be reduced to keep pressure in check.
any decent guidelines?
all the .223 load data i've found so far always specifies a small rifle primer.
The old Lyman book that i've got has a footnote at the bottom of the page that advise you to drop charge weight by 10% anytime that a change is made. then work back up to the minim. working loads checking c.u.p. pressures as you go. In 35 years of reloading I've used every primer out there and have had good success out of all brands but I prefer CCI to the rest. now with the War on Terrorism its hard to find CCI at local gun shops and gun shows , at least around here.
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