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mikld · September 20, 2012, 01:05 PM

Been reading about small vs large primers in 45 ACP for quite a while now. Read an article abouy a year or so ago when small primed and large paimed brass was loaded identically (except for primer size) and the result was small primed ammo shot a few fps slower than large primed ammo, mebbe 25-30 fps. My "solution" to the large vs small primer delimma is to inspect my brass prior to processing! I jes look at 'em...

September 20, 2012, 01:05 PM	#11
mikld Senior Member Join Date: February 7, 2009 Location: Southern Oregon! Posts: 2,891	Been reading about small vs large primers in 45 ACP for quite a while now. Read an article abouy a year or so ago when small primed and large paimed brass was loaded identically (except for primer size) and the result was small primed ammo shot a few fps slower than large primed ammo, mebbe 25-30 fps. My "solution" to the large vs small primer delimma is to inspect my brass prior to processing! I jes look at 'em... __________________ My Anchor is holding fast! I've learned how to stand on my own two knees...