I need an opinion. A fellow I know has approx 5000 large rifle magnum primers that he will sell me cheap. could they be used if one very carefully worked up a load for a .44 mag. as in minimum or less than starting loads, you know the drill.
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I think most people will tell you it's theoretically possible but not recommended as rifle primers are taller than pistol primers, will protrude from the case and, especially in a revolver, might cause some problems, namely cylinder binding.
blacksmithden
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I've used magnum rifle primers in my 44 mag Ruger Redhawk loads many times. It's never made a difference over using large pistol primers.
I have stated on various threads on CGNs that I have interchanged primers on various calibres. I have never noticed any difference in pressure, or anything else, regardless what the brand of primer or whether it was standard or magnum.
vagrantviking
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If the deal is good buy them. If they work for your gun great. If not it shouldn't be hard to find someone that can use them. Barter, trade, sell - many options.
The primers are exactly the same size the only set back is that rifle primers are harder. I bought rifle primers for one of my Smith and Wessons once and I had to tighten the spring in the grip. Go for it.
