Question On Winchester Primers

[scottelkhunter]

I finally purchased a case of primers today. I am loading some rounds for my 30.06 and my 300WSM. The question I have is that the primers I have are Winchester Large Rifle, which is fine for my 30.06. The Nosler manual suggest to use Winchester Large Rifle Magnum primers for my 300WSM. Can I reload the 300WSM using the Winchester Large Rifle primers? Will they still perform properly? Primers are really hard to come by!

 

[Richracer1]

Yes, the Win LR primers will work. It would be advisable to use a magnum primer if you're using a "ball" type powder in the the 300WSM.

Let us know how it works out for you.

 

[scottelkhunter]

I am using IMR 4350 powder. Is that ok with a 300WSM with WLR primer using a Nosler 180gr. Partition?

 

[Richracer1]

It should.

 

[DrMike]

Scott,

Because of the shorter powder column in the WSMs, the LR primers will work quite well. This would be especially true with a powder like IMR4350 which is not particular difficult to ignite.