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dunerjeff · June 19, 2011, 09:46 PM

I am reloading a bunch of 30-06 loads, probably using Varget, and have a couple hundred Winchester Magnum large rifle primers that I no longer load the caliber that needed them.I know I can use them by reducing the charge by roughly 1 grain but I don't know about using them in a B.A.R. It probably will be used in cold weather (down to 0F.) thats my concern.Anybody have firsthand knowledge if the firing pin would be strong enough to set mag primers off in the cold? Bolt guns yes, autos ????

June 19, 2011, 09:46 PM	#1
dunerjeff Senior Member Join Date: March 31, 2011 Location: central Wisconsin Posts: 440	Mag rifle primers in automatic I am reloading a bunch of 30-06 loads, probably using Varget, and have a couple hundred Winchester Magnum large rifle primers that I no longer load the caliber that needed them.I know I can use them by reducing the charge by roughly 1 grain but I don't know about using them in a B.A.R. It probably will be used in cold weather (down to 0F.) thats my concern.Anybody have firsthand knowledge if the firing pin would be strong enough to set mag primers off in the cold? Bolt guns yes, autos ????