[David_S]

Don't confuse the need for a "magnum" primer because the name of the cartridge has "magnum" in it.

Good point

In my opinion, the first disadvantage is having to stock yet another primer

I totally agree

Check your published load data and see what primer they used

I did, but ADI Handloaders Guide (which I use as ADI powders are the most readily available here) does not mention the primers they used when developing loads. But I got cunning. ADI manufacture many of Hodgdon's powders including H4350 which is the same as ADI's AR2209. So I looked up the Hodgdon manual and found the same load there - 130gr bullet, H4350, max load 60.5 gr, 3,226 fps, 24" barrel and the additional info that a Winchester LRM primer was used .

So I think I will bite the bullet and change the primer now before I get too far into working up a load.

Thanks to everyone for their input. I am really keen to try out the Sako 75 Finnlight. Should be an excellent rifle/calibre for the longer shots on the chamois we have in the hills around here. But first I need to load some rounds!

David