MThuntr
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Anyone have thoughts about using Magnum primers in 204 Ruger using CFE223 (ball powder)?
Currently using CCI Small Rifle primers, Winchester brass, 32 Grain V-Max bullets. I got to listed max and didn't experience any signs of pressure but with the big velocity swings I'm probably missing something. Temps were around 65 degrees.
This rifle wants to shoot but my velocities are all over the place. When working up loads I typically ended up with SD's of 40+ and a few were 120. I've read that using magnum primers might smooth things out a bit. Am I wasting time and should I just switch powders and start over?
Currently using CCI Small Rifle primers, Winchester brass, 32 Grain V-Max bullets. I got to listed max and didn't experience any signs of pressure but with the big velocity swings I'm probably missing something. Temps were around 65 degrees.
This rifle wants to shoot but my velocities are all over the place. When working up loads I typically ended up with SD's of 40+ and a few were 120. I've read that using magnum primers might smooth things out a bit. Am I wasting time and should I just switch powders and start over?
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