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Running short on large pistol magnum primers

Loading for a 44 magnum ,what's the hottest standard large pistol primer ? I usually burn H110/w-w296 . Now I'll try some IMR4227 and Alliant 2400. Weather won't be below 40 degrees
 
They are "a bit" hotter but for H110/W296 powders they are not as hot as magnum versions. I had trouble getting appropriate velocities with the Winney's. That said, in this reloading environment we find our selves, any primer in a storm!
 
I don't know if they ship but Lafayette shooters have all the large pistol magnum primers you want. Look up their number and call to see if they can ship primers.
 
Winchester large pistol for standard or magnum states rite on box they have worked for me in ww 296 44mag loads and 45 acp, and 44spl standard loads its kept my primer inventory for revolver and pistol simple for many years
 
I have been using CCI Large Pistol Primers for over 40 years with both 2400 and H110 with no problems. They have always shot well and kick just as hard in all my .44Mags. Accuracy has also been very good.
 
I have the exact opposite problem. .44 mag loads with 2400 powder, I have 1000 large pistol magnum primers and zero standard large pistol; primers.

All local sources have zero stock.
 
I have the exact opposite problem. .44 mag loads with 2400 powder, I have 1000 large pistol magnum primers and zero standard large pistol; primers.

All local sources have zero stock.
It’s not a problem. 22.0 grains of 2400 with a 240 jhp and CCI mag primers do fine and will get you around 1450-1500 fps in a 7.5” barrel.
 
Went through load development in the early 80's for IHMSA. 2400 with magnum primers was not a good combination. Looking back on my notes : " all loadings shot for s#!t "
 

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