I would like to know what you all think of using CCI 350 mag primers in place of the WLP primers. I live in a place where all I can get is the CCI mag primers for large pistol. I am loading 44 mag with H-110 and 200gr and 240 gr. Hornady XTP bullets.
Yeah, you can do it as stated above. You may lose some accuracy, but they will certainly work. The Win LPP are, as I remember, standard and magnum in one, so there may be little difference.
Go for it. I would have been using the CCI mag primers from the start. As I have done for many years. H110 powder is all I use for my mag loads in all of my mag pistols and also my hornet. One thing I have learned is that H110 needs to almost fill the case to be consistant. My hornet is a compressed load and my mag pistols cases are full to compressed too. Your manual should point this out too. and many show a compressed load for some mag pistol loadings using H110. Follow your manual!!!! If you want to shoot reduced loads use a something other than H110.
Exactamundo! Even before the shortages, I've used magnum in place of standard primers with mixed results, all in the accuracy department. Just keep large rifle primers separate from large pistol primers, magnum or standard; different dimensions...
Both of your guns are modern firearms, built to withstand the preasures of the maximum loads listed in your manuals. I did own a old Ruger flat top 357 and shot full power mag loads in it for years and used nothing but cci mag small pistol primers. I gave the pistol to my nephew who with his dad hunt bear with dogs. I still have my Ruger Blackhawk 44mag. it's not a flattop and has the transfer bar safety. And my son has the very same Henry as you and I just reloaded 50 rounds for him and used magnum large pistol primers.
There isn't much difference between minimum and maximum loads when using H110 or WIN296 (same powder). Last year I got into a discussion with one of the technicians at Hodgden about H110 and using it in the .44 Special, he told me that there is no data for using this powder in this cartridge and almost hung up on me for suggesting it. He did however say the H110 is designed to be used at maximum loading density and pressure. In addition to that it also requires a magnum primer for proper ignition, also a function of its design. For me, I've always used CCI magnum pistol primers when the load calls for it, use the CCIs with confidence.
There isn't much difference between minimum and maximum loads when using H110 or WIN296 (same powder). Last year I got into a discussion with one of the technicians at Hodgden about H110 and using it in the .44 Special, he told me that there is no data for using this powder in this cartridge and almost hung up on me for suggesting it. He did however say the H110 is designed to be used at maximum loading density and pressure. In addition to that it also requires a magnum primer for proper ignition, also a function of its design. For me, I've always used CCI magnum pistol primers when the load calls for it, use the CCIs with confidence.
All I'm saying is that when you deviate from a recipe, start at the bottom and work up. I'm NEVER going to suggest someone do something that may hurt them or someone else. Always work a new recipe up from the minimum. ALWAYS. Simple reloading basics.
Thanks everyone. It all makes good sense. I looked in the Lyman book and for H-110 they call for a magnum primer with the same grain of powder. I only had the Hornady 9th edition until today. Thank you all for the reply's
Mark
Thanks everyone. It all makes good sense. I looked in the Lyman book and for H-110 they call for a magnum primer with the same grain of powder. I only had the Hornady 9th edition until today. Thank you all for the reply's
Mark
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