Originally Posted by
Larry Gibson
I see this thread has degenerated from a discussion of facts based on actual tested data and experience obtained by considerably more than a "Lee Loader and the internet" to personal attacks. Thus I'm off this thread.
Have a good day and try to be safe.
FYI; having actually pressure tested the Federal 215 LRM primer in comparison to a Winchester WLP primer in the 44 magnum with 2400 (21 gr) and H110 (23 gr) under an RCBS 44-250-KT cast bullet I can tell the use of the Federal 215 primer raises the psi 10,000+ over the Winchester WLP primer with 2400 and 15,000+ psi with H110. Don't know what the load was that Linebaugh suggested but if you're already using a maximum SAAMI MAP psi level load developed with a standard or magnum LP primer and you switch to the Federal 215 LR primer you are in proof level psi's. One of Linebaugh's revolvers would probably hold up to that level of psi as they are made for that. However, there are many 44 magnums that will not take that much psi for very long. Again, not "thrashing" anyone by any means, just stating facts based on actual pressure test results instead of internet opinion.