Can i use magnum primers in 30-.06?

ovrmydeadbdy · April 19, 2009, 01:53 PM

I finally found some primers, but they are the WLRM, and I was wondering if I can use them in my 30-.06 loads? as all of you know, large rifle primers are harder to find than an honest person in Washington!!

Shoney · April 19, 2009, 02:24 PM

Which Washington?????

D.C. or the State of??????

Can you use mag primers in 30-06?
Short answer YES.

You cannot substitute a mag primer for a load you have worked up with regular primers. Best thing is to drop your favorite load by 3 grains or more and work up, watching for pressure signs.

ovrmydeadbdy · April 19, 2009, 02:44 PM

I should've specified, Washington D.C. thanks for the info shoney.
I also heard from someone in my local gun shop is that the magnums will make my shot group larger due to the explding of the powder instead of the smooth burning. Can anyone verify that or add to it?

SuperTodd · April 19, 2009, 04:04 PM

all I use is mag primers in 06, 35 whelen, 22-250, 45-70, 30-30 & 264wm

DiscoRacing · April 19, 2009, 04:05 PM

i use cci 250 mag primers in both 30.06 and .270

April 19, 2009, 01:53 PM	#1
ovrmydeadbdy Junior Member Join Date: November 30, 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 12	Can i use magnum primers in 30-.06? I finally found some primers, but they are the WLRM, and I was wondering if I can use them in my 30-.06 loads? as all of you know, large rifle primers are harder to find than an honest person in Washington!! __________________ General George S. Patton - “The object of war is not to die for your country but to make the other bastard die for his.”

April 19, 2009, 02:24 PM	#2
Shoney Senior Member Join Date: February 21, 2002 Location: Transplanted from Montana Posts: 2,311	Which Washington????? D.C. or the State of?????? Can you use mag primers in 30-06? Short answer YES. You cannot substitute a mag primer for a load you have worked up with regular primers. Best thing is to drop your favorite load by 3 grains or more and work up, watching for pressure signs. __________________ I pledge allegiance to the Flag - - -, and to the Republic for which it stands….Our Forefathers were brilliant for giving us a Republic, not a democracy! Do you know the difference??? and WHY?http://www.wallbuilders.com/LIBissue...les.asp?id=111

April 19, 2009, 02:44 PM	#3
ovrmydeadbdy Junior Member Join Date: November 30, 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 12	I should've specified, Washington D.C. thanks for the info shoney. I also heard from someone in my local gun shop is that the magnums will make my shot group larger due to the explding of the powder instead of the smooth burning. Can anyone verify that or add to it? __________________ General George S. Patton - “The object of war is not to die for your country but to make the other bastard die for his.”

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April 19, 2009, 04:04 PM	#4
SuperTodd Member Join Date: January 27, 2008 Location: southern Oregon Posts: 52	all I use is mag primers in 06, 35 whelen, 22-250, 45-70, 30-30 & 264wm

April 19, 2009, 04:05 PM	#5
DiscoRacing Senior Member Join Date: December 19, 2008 Location: milton, wv Posts: 3,640	i use cci 250 mag primers in both 30.06 and .270