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[John Y Cannuck]

What cartridge? Use 165 grain jacketed bullet data from your manual. Who made the bullet or it's construction doesn't matter unless it's a Barnes bullet.
Any large rifle primer will do.

Your age is showing Sunray. A few years ago that was true, but no longer.
Many manufacturers these days are using tough jackets of a variety of materials. It's worth checking out the manufacturers advice before loading the premiums.
For a beginner, yes, any large rifle primer will do for starters. However, they do make a difference, and it should be noted that they can make a significant pressure difference.
If you end up with a load that is near maximum, switching primers could take you over the top.

 

[7mmlefty]

308's are very accurate with most all recommended powders, primers, in any reloading manual.

What you huntin /shootin for?.

Dont think it's been mentioned yet but you might not need 165 grain bullets for deer.
They drop nicely with a 130 gr, with the higher velocity the light weight bullet provides.
They don't need a whole lot of killing weight behind the bullet to get the job done, just a good hit...