You have no idea.There seems to be an endless rabbit hole of options to go down handloading.
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You have no idea.There seems to be an endless rabbit hole of options to go down handloading.
That is half the fun, isn't it?Interesting, I actually have some magnum powder I was using in a non magnum caliber.
At some point this might come down to how much time or patience I have to experiment. There seems to be an endless rabbit hole of options to go down handloading.
kind of... I just want a hunting load then to just use that the rest of my life. But then there is always that "what if I try...."That is half the fun, isn't it?
I dont know how I would know if it was faster or smoother. I developed a hunting load for my deer rifle this year that Im happy with but others (in another forum ) were getting 100fps faster than mine using magnum primers.If you switched to magnum primers I think the only thing you'd notice is a little faster, smoother and/or cleaner burn with a small or tiny increase to fps and/or psi maybe.
I'll admit I've got a few loads worked up for my hunting rounds that I've been thinking of tweaking a little.kind of... I just want a hunting load then to just use that the rest of my life. But then there is always that "what if I try...."
If the powder isn't burning to its full potential than it will leave behind more residue. This could also be the reason that your not getting the same results. A smoother burn is just a way of saying it creates a more uniform or consistent burn because of the higher temp.I dont know how I would know if it was faster or smoother. I developed a hunting load for my deer rifle this year that Im happy with but others (in another forum ) were getting 100fps faster than mine using magnum primers.
Im not really worried about it but if I see some on sale its tempting to buy some just cause primers are otherwise still non existant.
Hey I actually have a ton of br2's, so if you are running out and need a brick then i could sell you onekind of... I just want a hunting load then to just use that the rest of my life. But then there is always that "what if I try...."
I dont know how I would know if it was faster or smoother. I developed a hunting load for my deer rifle this year that Im happy with but others (in another forum ) were getting 100fps faster than mine using magnum primers.
Im not really worried about it but if I see some on sale its tempting to buy some just cause primers are otherwise still non existant.
I will be loading for my 25-06AI and there is also a good chance I will buy a 280AI in the next few months I will load for that as well. The powders I have in stock are IMR4831 and Ramshot Magnum.What cartridge(s) are you loading? Which powders are you using? That would help determine what may be the preferred primers to use.
If I'm not mistaken the 200's are "regular" or "standard" primers. They put "200" on there just to f with the world.2 notifications came in today, Federal 210 and CCI LR primers at Midsouthshooterssupply. Both are on my list cause thats what I thought I had.... and wanted to get way ahead of the primer crunch. The Federals were sold out instantly, but I was able to grab a brick of the CCIs.
The problem is, when I got home I checked my supply of CCI primers and they are the BR2. The brick I [impulse] bought today are their #200.
Most brands have a heiarchy in quality in the same product. So where does the #200 fit in regards to the BR2's? Im guessing the BR2's stand for "benchrest" which lends me to think they are more... consistent, and higher quality? Then there are the Magnum LR primers Id like to try when available.
For CCIs Large Rifle primer lineup, whats the order of quality or usage?
As others have commented, the CCI-200 is interchangeable with the BR-2. I have used both over the years, mostly with extruded powders (like IMR-4831) in cartridges from .243 Win through 30-06. If you are working with Ramshot Magnum, I would recommend trying a magnum primer (CCI-250, Remington 9 1/2M, Federal 215 or Win LRM). Ball powders pack densely and frequently benefit from the slightly hotter longer ignition of the magnum primer. The extruded powders don't pack as dense allowing more air space between kernels and ignite easier. This is especially true in very cold temperatures, where even slow burning extruded powders can benefit from a magnum primer. If you only shoot/hunt in warm weather, you can try the standard primers as they might even give you better groups. The truth is the only way to know for sure is to experiment with the various primers and loads, since what someone else's 25-06 AI might like a standard primer where yours prefers a magnum one.I will be loading for my 25-06AI and there is also a good chance I will buy a 280AI in the next few months I will load for that as well. The powders I have in stock are IMR4831 and Ramshot Magnum.
lots of good info to note in your whole comment. I mostly hunt in cold nasty weather (with the exception of the first half of deer season this year has been miserably hot).Ball powders pack densely and frequently benefit from the slightly hotter longer ignition of the magnum primer. The extruded powders don't pack as dense allowing more air space between kernels and ignite easier. This is especially true in very cold temperatures, where even slow burning extruded powders can benefit from a magnum primer. If you only shoot/hunt in warm weather, you can try the standard primers as they might even give you better groups.
I have... at least to the best of my limited handloading experience... Ive developed 2 hunting loads for my 2 other rifles that Im falling back on this year for hunting. Ive filled a doe tag on my first handload developed and proud... using only the 1 primer and 1 powder option available I had earlier this year for that rifle.If you are an Average Joe shooter, in times of scarcity you might think about adjusting to the components used. In this case, the primer being the scarcest item, adjust your other components to the primers you are able to buy. E.g., if you cannot find a primer with a thick cup, don't load your charge to the max.
Congrats on getting the tag. If you're interested I did a count and I've got some extra packs of GM215M and CCI #250 if you want to give them a try some time.I have... at least to the best of my limited handloading experience... Ive developed 2 hunting loads for my 2 other rifles that Im falling back on this year for hunting. Ive filled a doe tag on my first handload developed and proud... using only the 1 primer and 1 powder option available I had earlier this year for that rifle.
agree, at first it seems they named their LR primers randomly but I see now the 200s are regular, the 250s are "magnums" and the BR2s are their "benchrest" primers.If I'm not mistaken the 200's are "regular" or "standard" primers. They put "200" on there just to f with the world.
Ive got notifications on several web stores for magnum primers but will probably start with this new brick of 200s when they arrive and my hunch is they will do fine.Congrats on getting the tag. If you're interested I did a count and I've got some extra packs of GM215M and CCI #250 if you want to give them a try some time.
They should do good for you, they've been good to me. If you decide you want to try the magnums just let me know.Ive got notifications on several web stores for magnum primers but will probably start with this new brick of 200s when they arrive and my hunch is they will do fine.