Home Forums Reloading Big Game Rifles Primers anyone??

Hey guys new to reloading since I jusdt got m first press for Christmas(Hornady).Anyway my question is what size primers should I be looking to buy for (7mm-08,22-250).Don't know if I need large or small rifle or something else.Any replies appreciated. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/help.gif" alt="" />

Large rifle.

Thanks,ST

and before you ask <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />, you don't need magnum primers; federal 210's are pretty good in those cartridges, as are cci br's. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

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aslack99, Do you have a loading manual? I feel a loading manual is the most important piece of equipment for a new reloader.

Have fun, Jamie

Ya Jamie,I got the hornady loading manuals with the kit,they list a primer # for each load but not really the size.I thought I'd better find out the size in case I can;t find the exact primer they used in my area.

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There is nothing to fear. It is not a dangerous process. Follow the manuals and use good housekeeping practices and common sense and you won't get into trouble.

And most important that many forget (even me), you don't need to load upto Maximum levels. Your gun and brass will last longer if you keep things below max.

Reloading isn't about out doing factory velocities.

CM

Heres most of the designations,with the exception of match/benchrest.
(from Chuck Hawkes site)

CCI

* Small pistol = 500
* Small pistol magnum = 550
* Large pistol = 300
* Large pistol magnum = 350
* Small rifle = 400
* Small rifle magnum = 450
* Large rifle = 200
* Large rifle magnum = 250

Federal

* Small pistol = 100
* Small pistol magnum = 200
* Large pistol = 150
* Large pistol magnum = 155
* Small rifle = 205
* Small rifle magnum = 250M
* Large rifle = 210
* Large rifle magnum = 215

Remington

* Small pistol = 1 1/2
* Small pistol magnum = 5 1/2
* Large pistol = 2 1/2
* Small rifle = 6 1/2
* Small rifle magnum = 7 1/2
* Large rifle = 9 1/2
* Large rifle magnum = 9 1/2M

Winchester

* Small pistol = WSP
* Small pistol magnum = WSPM
* Large pistol = WLP
* Large pistol magnum = WLP
* Small rifle = WSR
* Large rifle = WLR
* Large rifle magnum = WLRM

RWS

* Small pistol = 4031
* Small pistol magnum = 4047
* Large pistol = 5337
* Small rifle = 4033
* Large rifle = 5341
* Large rifle magnum = 5333

If you have the 5th edition Hornady manual, look on page 36. There you will find a primer chart. Since you are new to handloading, you might also find something of benefit at http://www.reloadingpro.com which has a fairly complete section for new handloaders if I do say so myself.

Winchester Large Rifle primers work just fine.
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