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    Primer swapping

    Couldn't find a better sub forum to post this so here goes; With the many new reloaders on forums dealing with component shortages, primer use has been a popular topic ("I couldn't find XXX primers, so can I use YYY instead?"). I found this video on another forum and so far, it's the best, most informative bit of info on primer swapping I've seen. Real life pressure testing. Real life velocity testing. Very well put together, professional quality info-video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGVR...annel=SuperVel
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    Good informative video, thanks for posting.
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    I tried SP and SPM with the identical load and boolits shooting off a rest and got totally different results on paper

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    Regardless of reports, info posts, any time I change a component, I'll do another load work up...
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    Very good info.

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    That was great information !

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    A few years ago when I was just getting back into handloading, I had an abundance of small rifle primers, but no small pistol. I used the SR primers in 38 Spc and 357 Magnum without any discernable difference.

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    Excellent video. If that doesn't put the debate to rest, at least amongst those 3 sizes, I don't know what ever will.

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    Good video I have been doing this for years, with the same results.

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    Quote Originally Posted by WRideout View Post
    A few years ago when I was just getting back into handloading, I had an abundance of small rifle primers, but no small pistol. I used the SR primers in 38 Spc and 357 Magnum without any discernable difference.

    Wayne
    I use SRP exclusively for everything requiring SP or SPM primers. No discernable differences yet, but the load development process begins with a SRP from the outset. Because of this, overpressure has never been a concern.

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Abbreviations used in Reloading

BP Bronze Point IMR Improved Military Rifle PTD Pointed
BR Bench Rest M Magnum RN Round Nose
BT Boat Tail PL Power-Lokt SP Soft Point
C Compressed Charge PR Primer SPCL Soft Point "Core-Lokt"
HP Hollow Point PSPCL Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" C.O.L. Cartridge Overall Length
PSP Pointed Soft Point Spz Spitzer Point SBT Spitzer Boat Tail
LRN Lead Round Nose LWC Lead Wad Cutter LSWC Lead Semi Wad Cutter
GC Gas Check