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Re: Opps ... Loaded pistol primers

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06 February 2004, 16:08
Ricochet
Re: Opps ... Loaded pistol primers
Depends on the load. If it's not expected to run over the pressure level of a .44 Magnum (~40,000 PSI), I'd shoot them. If they're hot, I'd worry about primer piercing.
06 February 2004, 16:27
Ol` Joe
Due to the thinner construction and the fact the striker on your rifle hits harder then the hammer of a pistol I`d pull the bullets and start over. You may be under safe max pressure for the primer but, I wouldn`t bet a eye on it not knowing for sure.
06 February 2004, 15:13
IceHoleKen
Myself, I would just shoot them.
06 February 2004, 15:06
GSP7
BTT for more oppinions
07 February 2004, 11:25
243winxb
take the ammo apart, do not fire. If the prime is pierced, the hot gas will cut the firing pin and or the bolt face, leaving a pit.
07 February 2004, 12:58
George_Capriola
Ditto on pull the bullets and reclaim the powder. You can safely decap the cases, with your sizing die, and reload. Just press the primers out slowly, and you won't have a detonation.
Regards, George.
07 February 2004, 15:14
Dave R
I loaded pistol primers in a .17 wildcat, and had pierced primers. You may, too. I'd take 'em apart and start over.
07 February 2004, 15:39
GSP7
I took the rounds apart the other night with my bullet pullin hammer.
Pierceing a primer and gas cutting my nice bolt face was my biggest concern.

Easy fix.
I have them reloaded with the right primers now.