Magnum primers for 38 Special and 45 ACP

[mntaxpayer]

Since primers are hard to come by these days, is there any reason I can't used some Magnum primers in my 38 Special and 45 ACP reloads? I use Unique powder.
Tom

 

[CGM]

I have done it with light target loads and can't see any difference.

In fact...in my club some guys are using rifle primers due to inability to get the normal stuff.

 

[canoe on the yukon]

It's perfectly okay to use the magnum primers but if your loads are hot (near max)back down a bit.

 

[nvgunner]

Could somebody confirm using rifle primers in handgun loads?
I have thousands of rifle primers but very few pistol primers.
Thanks.

 

[AzShooter]

For years IPSC shooters have been using rifle primers in .38 SC and 9 MM loads with no problem. I've loaded thousands this way.

Only difference is the rifle primer cup is harder.

 

[Landric]

See this thread for my experience using magnum primers:

http://smith-wessonforum.com/e...70103904/m/236102211