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Uncle Buck · February 19, 2012, 08:20 AM

Back a few years ago when primers were hard to find and expensive, the only ones I was able to locate were the CCI 550 primers.

I reduced the loads 10% and started very low. I do not remember any problems that I had using these.

I do not think I would use them in a small case (9mm and smaller), but with a .38 special and higher, I would not be very concerned. (Just my opinion)

February 19, 2012, 08:20 AM	#2
Uncle Buck Senior Member Join Date: June 21, 2009 Location: West Central Missouri Posts: 2,592	Back a few years ago when primers were hard to find and expensive, the only ones I was able to locate were the CCI 550 primers. I reduced the loads 10% and started very low. I do not remember any problems that I had using these. I do not think I would use them in a small case (9mm and smaller), but with a .38 special and higher, I would not be very concerned. (Just my opinion) __________________ Inside Every Bright Idea Is The 50% Probability Of A Disaster Waiting To Happen.