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WESHOOT2 · October 24, 2004, 05:48 AM

I have found Federal primers easier for 'tuned' revolvers to ignite.

My most accurate loads currently use CCI.

I KNOW that primers make a difference, both in pressure and accuracy, so I experiment.

I use magnum primers for certain loads that normally do not call for them, but I make sure I am well below maximum charge weight.

When using maximum-load 'ball' powders (W296 / AA9 / H110 / etc) I use magnum primers.

October 24, 2004, 05:48 AM	#3
WESHOOT2 Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 1999 Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country) Posts: 14,324	UseEmAllBoy I have found Federal primers easier for 'tuned' revolvers to ignite. My most accurate loads currently use CCI. I KNOW that primers make a difference, both in pressure and accuracy, so I experiment. I use magnum primers for certain loads that normally do not call for them, but I make sure I am well below maximum charge weight. When using maximum-load 'ball' powders (W296 / AA9 / H110 / etc) I use magnum primers. __________________ . "all my ammo is mostly retired factory ammo"