[maypen120]

can you use small rifle mag primers when you reload 223 rem.?

 

[ManyFeathers]

I use mag primers when loading ball type powder for handgun and rifle.

I don't use them when using extruded powder, they are not needed

Be careful when using the top listed loads, a mag primer can spike the pressure unless your reloading manual shows the mag primer in the load data.

I do use W748 in 223 with mag primers.

 

[AABEAR]

It is not a good to use then if the load book DON"T call for them. You need to read up on reloading!! There is some good info in most reloading books!

 

[Poor_Dog]

Use them if you want, just do as ManyFeathers said and drop the load a bit. Shoot a few and check for over pressure. Lots of re-loaders use mag primers.

 

[Indyarms]

you may also find that magnum primers give you better, more consistent ignition when shooting in COLD weather. but YMMV, etc...

 

[kwg020]

Right now I will take any primers I can find. I prefer standard primers but I'll take magnums if it's what I can get ahold of. kwg

 

[BobbyG]

It's very common to see magnum primers or Bench Rest primers used with ball powders. Magnum primers are just a bit hotter than standard primers to ensure 100% ignition with all powders including ball powders.

 

[Ray P]

I use magnum primers for .223 if using W748 or BLC-2.

 

[Ben Dover]

The Remington #7 1/2 Small rifle primer was specifically designed for the 5.56X45 military loads and meets military specifications.

It is safe for all 5,56X45 loads.