25-06 Primer Question

[YoteSmoker]

I'm going to start working up test loads soon in 25-06 using the 115 bt bullets as I'm going for long range and really windy day coyotes so I want the high bc. For powder I have RL-22, IMR 4350, and H4350. As for primers I have a better supply of Fed215 than I do Fed 210. Can I get away with using a magnum primer with good accuracy with any of the 3 powders?

 

[elkeater2]

Very little difference, and there's a chance you will get better accuracy. I use mag primers in all my 25-06 loads by choice, but mostly because I have more of them also.
EE2

 

[Vince]

I would say, reduce your loads and you should be OK.
Since you are just starting out working up a load I would suggest starting at the minimum load and working up from there but staying at least 10% away from the top end loads and be very cognizant of pressure signs.
I found IMR 4350 with 100 grain Partitions to run like a raped ape in my tight chambered 25/06. Good luck and let us know how you progress.

 

[Wincheringen]

I've never used Mag primers in any of mine, but the 25/06 is one of those that could go either way just fine.

 

[DrMike]

The mag primers will have higher brisance. Take this into account as it generates somewhat higher pressure. Drop back to a safe minimum and work up to maximum pressure and you'll be fine.

 

[Horsethief]

Load work-up with my 25-06 (Enfield action) got me at 53.5gn of H-4831 with the 115gn Nosler BTs. I know that load is over the max published by Hodgdon, but there were no signs of overpressure. I don't know the velocity averages, but that load produced a tiny shot group. Who ever said an Enfield can't be accurate is wrong. Three shots into two holes is great stuff.
Approach with care, take your time shooting so you don't get a hot barrel that shifts the point of impact, and don't get in a hurry.

 

[velvetant]

I use the CCI 250 mag primers with RL-25 in my ballistic twin 25-284

 

[YoteSmoker]

Thank you all for your help with this. I will try the mag primers to begin. Just waiting for the brass to show up now.

 

[1Shot]

I use CCI 250 mag primers with 49 grs IMR or AA 4350 and a 117 Sierra Pro Hunter in Remington cases 3000 fps as my standard deer load. Shoots bug holes at 100 and with no wind will stay well under MOA as far as I choose to shoot. The CCI 250 gave me the best accuracy of all primers.

 

[FOTIS]

215 mtch and rl22 or rl25 for me

 

[Guybo]

I've built up a good supply of CCI 200 as well as Fed 210's over the years and have had good luck with the standard stuff so i've never really had a need for the magnum primers. This post has me thinking that maybe i should pick up a few just in case the need ever does arise.

 

[YoteSmoker]

Good luck with that lol.

 

[remingtonman_25_06]

I like wlrs only in my 25s. I use to use fed 210s or cci200s. That was untill a guy said just give the wlr a try in the 25 and you won't be dissappointed.