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Old 02-10-2014, 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by David R View Post
Lyman calls for a magnum small pistol primer. I don't know why you would not use one.

Lyman Manual #47 calls for a starting load of 11.4 /1024 fps
Max load 15.5 /1344 fps.

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David
Lyman just puts a note in front of the .357 section that says to use magnum primers on everything and doesn't differentiate. Speer #14 says magnum primers are not needed with 2400 and I've never used them with no problems. With powders like 110/296 they DO recommend magnum primers.
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