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Old 08-01-2012, 01:54 AM
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Originally Posted by TAROMAN View Post
I have always used the 4.0 grain/158 LSWC load using Federal small pistol primers.
Recently a friend remarked that he always uses magnum primers with 231.
I'm planning to load a batch of each and do a chrono test.
Just wondering what primers others are using with 231?
Even though W231 is a ball powder it doesn't seem to be as hard to ignite as it's slower brother, W296. While W296 seems to do best with a magnum primer I have never seen the need for a magnum primer with W231.

I'm very interested in your test with both. Please make a new thread so we can talk about it when you gather your data.
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