I screwed up

Wallerus

Not paying attention during reloading I grabbed a box of winchester WLR primers instead of WLP. Loaded 50 each of 44mag and 45acp. Broke down the 45 and do not want to use the press to remove the primers so I will just cap them off. On the 44 however I was wondering if anyone has had a similer situation and can they be fired 1 at a time from a 629 or super blackhawk. They are loaded with speer 240 jacketed bullets #4459 on 16.5 gr of HS-7 in mixed brass.[8][8][8]

mbsams

I have removed hundreds of live primers without incident. Just push gently with the decaping dye.

dcs shooters

If they will "cap off" they will go "bang" OK. All you can do is try them in your pistols. In the 45acp. they will most likley be too hot, and raise the pressure too much. If you fire them in the 44, watch for pressure signs.

B17-P51

Go ahead and shoot em'. The worst that will happen is they dont go off and require a second hit. The major difference in rifle primers is the cup thickness.

reloader44mag

mbsams is right, I have also had to remove live primers, not a big deal just push smoothly. as far as the 44mag I would take them apart too, no need to take chances. ALSO rifle primers are alittle bit "taller" than pistol primers. put them side by side and see for yourself.

bpost

Just load them and shoot em' up. Drop the charge a few tenths and don't worry about it.

jonk

I've removed hundreds of primers from unknown handloads bought at gunshows, cracked brass, crumpled brass, and various other mistakes.

I've had one go off and it discharged harmlessly into the decapping die- though it did wake me up!

I'd not want to waste 100 primers.