SteveW Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 Just like to add guys a fellow forum member has very generously given me an almost full box of 35g V max on the strength of this thread - Its the things like this that keeps me coming back to this forum. Many thanks to Stevie 220 Ackley Only too glad to help GB, really hope they shoot for you buddy. Let us know how you get on with the reloading for the Hornet Cheers Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-NZ Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 Steve, I also use magnum primers,.. Can't remember how they went in mine (when I had it) but I seem to recall a lot of different writers on the Net saying Hornets often don't like hot ignition and in fact many guys use pistol primers for that reason. Worth experimenting with I guess. Good luck Chris-NZ PS You could have had the remaining part box of my 35 V-Maxs if we'd been a few thousand miles closer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 Chriz: You're right. The magnum primer tends to blast the load column down barrel; hence no pressure signs. It shows up especially with Lil Gun. I have tested all applicable primers in the Hornet with Lil Gun. Small Pistol (standard, not magnum) are the best in my notes. Consistent ignition is the goal, with consistent pressures. You are far better relying on the propellant properties of the powder instead of the priming! (JMHO)~Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alan108 Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 Thanks Andrew,i'm reloading this weekend and i'll use small pistol primers,I must say that i never had any problems with magnum primers,good grouping and no signs of pressure,but,i'll try other methods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted April 18, 2009 Report Share Posted April 18, 2009 You can only try! If it works I wouldn't be surprised though. Good shooting to you. I will be out ruining the lives of as many prairiedogs as I can this weekend. I'm off and the weather is sunny and 70! I'm pumped up for it. I may take the .222 and .223 as well as the Hornet.~Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted April 18, 2009 Report Share Posted April 18, 2009 I hope my powder thrower doesn't do that! In all fairness though for what they cost I couldn't complain too much. Their stuff is so cheap and often works very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted April 18, 2009 Report Share Posted April 18, 2009 The powder measure is the only piece of gear they make that I've tossed. Generally, I like Lee equipment as it does work -despite the lack of prestige the name carries.~Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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