Thread: Loaded some .44 Magnum with H110 and standard primers...
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Old 06-15-2010, 02:47 AM
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Originally Posted by ArchAngelCD View Post
If I remember correctly Skeeter was using 2400 for those magnum rounds in which case I agree with his findings. When loading 2400 a standard primer does deliver more consistent results. BUT, when using a hard to ignite ball powder like H110/W296 I've always found the use of a magnum primer works out much better. SD numbers climb and are all over the place without using a magnum primer. It all depends upon what powder you're using.
YMMV, but in my case, it works.

I tried it because he mentioned H110, until that time I hadn't used it.

Case sizing and crimp play a big role, without this the numbers bounce all over the place like you mentioned.

I get no unburned powder, very accurate and consistent results.
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