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**44 AMP** · November 18, 2007, 01:53 AM

The choice of standard or Magnum primers depends on the powder being used. Some powders (and loads) do better with magnum primers and others do not. Winchester sells primers that say they are for both standard and magnum loads. Other companies sell standard and Magnum prmers as separate items. Note that a load worked up with standard primers may be over pressure with magnum primers. Stick to established recipies, for safety. And ALWAYS start with the starting loads!! Each gun is different, and what is a starting load in one gun can be a max load in another. NEVER start with the max loads, unless you know where you can buy new hands and maybe eyes, along with a new gun!!!

November 18, 2007, 01:53 AM	#6
44 AMP Staff Join Date: March 11, 2006 Location: Upper US Posts: 28,833	.44 Mag = Large Pistol The choice of standard or Magnum primers depends on the powder being used. Some powders (and loads) do better with magnum primers and others do not. Winchester sells primers that say they are for both standard and magnum loads. Other companies sell standard and Magnum prmers as separate items. Note that a load worked up with standard primers may be over pressure with magnum primers. Stick to established recipies, for safety. And ALWAYS start with the starting loads!! Each gun is different, and what is a starting load in one gun can be a max load in another. NEVER start with the max loads, unless you know where you can buy new hands and maybe eyes, along with a new gun!!! __________________ All else being equal (and it almost never is) bigger bullets tend to work better.