The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Rifle primers in pistol calibers. Is it safe?

whipper · February 17, 2013, 05:01 PM

According to the “ABC’s” of reloading rifle primers are a little taller than pistol primers. Rifle primers are hotter than pistol primers to ignite the slower burning powder for rifles.

I would watch the height of the primers if you try to use them and also reduce your load.
Just my 2 cents.

February 17, 2013, 05:01 PM	#14
whipper Member Join Date: March 3, 2006 Posts: 47	According to the “ABC’s” of reloading rifle primers are a little taller than pistol primers. Rifle primers are hotter than pistol primers to ignite the slower burning powder for rifles. I would watch the height of the primers if you try to use them and also reduce your load. Just my 2 cents.