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July 5, 2009
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I finally ran across and purchased 400 rounds of new, unprimed Starline cases for my newly acquired 445sm so I thought I was ready to rock-n-roll on reloading, NOT! I overlooked one important component…the primers. While I have Winchester primers of all varieties, I do not have any Federal primers which seem to be the predominate primer used in 445sm load data.
Consequently, I have two questions. First, does anyone know where I can find 445sm load data that uses Winchester primers? Second, I've scoured the Internet looking for Federal 155 primers with no luck. Would any anyone know of any vendors who may have these primers in inventory (I know that this question is a "Hail Mary" question)?
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
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February 9, 2009
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Grayghost. You are looking for large rfile primers? correct? All the recipes for Supermags call for large rifle primers. That is a Federal 210 I believe
. I have used other large rifle primers as well with common results. I understand CCI's are harder to strike, but they do work also.
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November 17, 2008
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GG, I use Winchester primers mostly and have no complaint. Primers do change a recipe but not enough to be dangerous if you start conservative and work toward "your" load as we all should. I used the load data found here on the DWF, started mid range and never looked back. Good luck.
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May 2, 2009
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My theory on primers is they are for "fine tuning". I use any primer to start working up loads--once I find a winner I try every brand of primer I have on hand to see which yields the best results. Sometimes the difference is amazing.
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July 5, 2009
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Thanks to everyone for the advice. The way the primer situation is right now, I'll likely will have to work up some loads with WLR primers.
With respect to SMF's comments, I have seen quite a few sets of load data using the Federal 210 (large rifle primers). However, I have also seen quite a few loads with the Federal 155 (large pistol magnum) primers. Consequently, I have just one more question. As everyone probably knows, Winchester does not make a large pistol magnum primer. Instead, they make a WLP (large pistol) primer that they say can be used in large pistols and large pistol magnums. Has anyone specifically used these primers in any 445 sm loads? My concern with these primers is whether they will provide proper ignition considering the 445sm cartridge capacity.
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