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jambrdly · January 28, 2013, 11:03 PM

Hello:

I can't find any small pistol primers anywhere. My normal load (for a 1962-vintage S&W model 10 in 38 special) is 3.2 grs of Bullseye. would it be safe to load CCI magnum small pistol primers with this load? Should I reduce the load to 3 or even 2.5 grains? I don't want to stress the pistol as I am quite fond of it.

would such a load be safe for a model 36 snubbie as well?

January 28, 2013, 11:03 PM	#1
jambrdly Senior Member Join Date: January 31, 2010 Posts: 105	is it safe to use magnum primers in 38 spl ? Hello: I can't find any small pistol primers anywhere. My normal load (for a 1962-vintage S&W model 10 in 38 special) is 3.2 grs of Bullseye. would it be safe to load CCI magnum small pistol primers with this load? Should I reduce the load to 3 or even 2.5 grains? I don't want to stress the pistol as I am quite fond of it. would such a load be safe for a model 36 snubbie as well?