Anybody want to swap some LP primers for LR primers?

[glockster157]

I just took an inventory and I have way too many large rifle primers and I am running low on large pistol. I have 1 to 5 K available.

[R_Bert]

I just took an inventory and I have way too many large rifle primers and I am running low on large pistol. I have 1 to 5 K available.

You ever get through the Knoxville/Oak Ridge area ?

I have some CCI Large Pistol Magnum, and maybe a spare Federal Large Pistol or two. I would not want to travel very far, but if we just happen to pass by, would be glad to trade a few K of like brands.

Bert

[glockster157]

I will keep it in mind but don't get east very much.

[R_Bert]

I will keep it in mind but don't get east very much.

anytime,

B.

[lowery100]

Funny you ask this. I discovered this same problem this past weekend(800 Lg Rifle primes and no large rifle in my inventory). Did a little research and went out and loaed up 100 45 with 200gr lswc and 6.0 gr of Unique. They all shot fine, not a single misfire or signs of any other problems.

[glockster157]

Funny you ask this. I discovered this same problem this past weekend(800 Lg Rifle primes and no large rifle in my inventory). Did a little research and went out and loaed up 100 45 with 200gr lswc and 6.0 gr of Unique. They all shot fine, not a single misfire or signs of any other problems.

Careful now!, Large rifle primers are longer than large pistol primers and hotter. You should not be able to seat LR primers flush in a pistol case which means there will be some protrusion.

[lowery100]

Yea, I knew they are supposed to be longer, but when seated I can't tell any difference. 6gr of Unique is a fairly low charge for a 200 gr LSWC max being 7.5 so I did not have any concern on over-pressure. Lg rifle primers are also supposed to have a thicker metal for the cup and are supposed to be harder to ignite but I had no problems in my Kimber. They shot to the same POI of all my other Lg pistol primers ammo. I am going to use up my supply since they are getting old and I don't see any other use for them in the immediate future. You may try loading up a small batch just to test them out.

[glockster157]

I may try that. Might try some in a 45acp and a 44 mag, I have a chronograph, do some velocity comparisons. If nothing else it would be interesting.

[glockster157]

Gave it a try but had about .010 Protrusion on the primer. It is enough that the case rocks a little on the table. I think I will pass on that idea. I have many years worth is LR primers I guess.

[lowery100]

I have shot about 150 .45 with the LR. Have now loaded up about 400 more. I can't tell any difference in the way they shoot, no miss fires, no pressure signs. I do have to press a little harder in my Dillon to seat them well. I'm going to use all mine up (about 250 or so more). They are just collecting dust otherwise.

[glockster157]

I am sure it will work fine in an auto, but, I doubt it will work in a revolver as the primers will drag on the recoil shield. I still have plenty of LP primers so I will wait and try to trade some off.

[lowery100]

Yea, that may cause an issue. Good luck with the trade.