Primers 223
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One on top of two
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Any small primer you can get will work just fine.
And if I wanted to try 70 -80 gr
same response as one on top of two has given, what load data are you following?
Just trying to do some homework on reloading . I have all the gear but very little idea , so trying to pick a few brains .
Any small rifle primers will do, you would only use magnum primers if specified on the loading data you are following 
David.evans
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BR4 for me with 55g v max , never had a problem
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It would be very well worth buying a good reloading manual such as the Hornady or Lyman which has not only load data but excellent chapters on reloading technique.
Yes ordered one today
Well done.
Yes had to settle for 200 CCI primers £16
RecoilRanger
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With the distinct lack of supply and variety, it will likely come down to whatever you can get hold of at the moment.
You did OK on price there
Heym SR20
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Pretty much any small rifle primer will work. Buy a good quantity at a time.
Best practice says that you should work up a load any time you change a component. Whether you do is entirely up to you. If you running on the ragged edges of pressure you probably ought to.
Will a change in primer make any difference. It might or it might not, and again very much depends on you. Are you reloading to win major competitions at long range. Or are you reloading to keep the costs down and allow you to shoot more.
I have been using CCI small rifle in my 223. I can’t get these anymore but have a few hundred RWS for my next batch of reloads. I doubt I will notice much difference, and probably none if I did a truly scientific statistical analysis on it all.
But I expect they will go bang, bullet will go close enough to point of aim and crows, foxes and Roe Deer won’t be happy, and gongs will go clang
Best practice says that you should work up a load any time you change a component. Whether you do is entirely up to you. If you running on the ragged edges of pressure you probably ought to.
Will a change in primer make any difference. It might or it might not, and again very much depends on you. Are you reloading to win major competitions at long range. Or are you reloading to keep the costs down and allow you to shoot more.
I have been using CCI small rifle in my 223. I can’t get these anymore but have a few hundred RWS for my next batch of reloads. I doubt I will notice much difference, and probably none if I did a truly scientific statistical analysis on it all.
But I expect they will go bang, bullet will go close enough to point of aim and crows, foxes and Roe Deer won’t be happy, and gongs will go clang
Any SRP will work (sans the Rem 6 1/2's). Even then, I have used 6 1/2's without issue. I think the concern is when they are run through an AR. That floating firing pin has been known (rarely, but known) to slam fire 6 1/2's before. In a bolt action rifle, you would be fine however.
Understood. Laurie has a lot of experience in the industry, and I don't discount his information. That being said, I believe Remington's warning is an overly cautious warning. See my post below as to why....
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