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small rifle primers
rcguyme
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hello i am new to reloading and have a couple boxs of small rifle primers.So i see in some ads saying the primers are bench rest primers ??? what does that mean? and what primers do i look for to reload the M1 .30 carbine shells and powder type for the same rifle like i said i am new to this topic thanks
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Gets some bookS (not just book) and read them, then reread them, then read them one more time. After that then it is time to come ask questions.
There are lots of good books out there. I have not read it but I have heard the ABC's of Reloading is a great one. Also most of the major reloading books have "how to" sections in the front of them.
The .30 Carbine uses small rifle primers.
As for powder if I wanted to know what kind and what charge I would look in the BOOKS as that is what the info in them is for. Secondly even if someone was to give me a load I would check it against the book to make sure it was within a safe range. People can make typos and mistakes when typing loads on to a web site. It is also possible for misprints in books which is the reason to have more then one book.
Sorry if the CORRECT answer was not the one you were looking for.
I don't think NWCID was being rude, he is correct that the first step is to buy some books and read them, then watch someone who is competent at reloading as they perform each step. Thats how I learned, I sat and watch an old timer as he cranked out rounds, asked alot of questions and tried my hand at each step in the process until I was confident in my own ability.
Buy several books.
Use the bullet specified in the loading table.
Get a caliper, measure and use the bullet seating depth in the table.
Use the brand of primer in the loading table.
Don't start with maximum loads.
Loading can get boring but mistakes happen if you allow yourself to get distracted.
Keep good notes.
I loved the Carbine and shot up a lifetime's worth of ammo (free) in them.
hello i am new to reloading and have a couple boxs of small rifle primers.So i see in some ads saying the primers are bench rest primers ??? what does that mean? and what primers do i look for to reload the M1 .30 carbine shells and powder type for the same rifle like i said i am new to this topic thanks
Because small rifle primers are extremely hard to find and you have benchrest small rifle primers, I say use them if you want to reload now. They will work fine.