Thread: Regular Primers vs Magnum
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Old 05-17-2011, 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by USSR View Post
The problem is not the primer when using 2400 for .38's, the problem is the powder is too slow for .38 Special pressure-level loads. 2400 is not a stubborn powder, and is easily lit with standard LP primers. In fact magnum primers are not recommended for full power .357 Magnum loads using 2400 powder.

Don
+1. I've been loading .357, .41 and .44 Magnums for well over 30 years, all w/ 2400, all with standard primers. Reduced/low pressure loads are not appropriate for 2400.
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