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glsimon

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New at reloading!!! I follow the logic behind sticking to a defined recipe, with no variance whatsoever. But, to what extent does this need to be followed. In other words, yesterday I bought some primers and I requested CCI 209 although I had other choices, but CCI seemed to be the first choice of re-loaders, I went to the local gun shop and bought 3 packages of CCI 209 primers in a blue box.

Today I went to another store, same chain, to buy the rest of the stuff, wads, shot, etc., and in conversation I asked for the most popular powder, and he sold me HODGON International in a brown and purple container. I asked for another 5 packages of primers and he gave me CCI 209 M in a red box. I mentioned the other primers and he lost all his color (in his face). I didn’t want to ask if they were interchangeable, he might shoot me, but that IS the question. What items in reloading are interchangeable, if any, or as a matter of priority, in importance, from harmless to devastating what do I really need to pay attention to and definitely not mix together. I will not de-prime the hulls, but will throw them out.
 
the CCI 209 M is a magnum primer for loading mangum shotshells. It is hotter than the standard 209 for use with heavier charges of powder. They are not interchangeable with the standard 209 unless specified in your manual.

You should have AT LEAST three reloading manuals on your bench. The Lyman manuals are a must-have. Use the components your manuals say to use - no variation! Start with the lowest loading and work up in 1-grain intervals, do not pass the maximun listed loading! Once you become more skilled in reloading, learn how to use the burn-rate tables, load density charts and how to compare other components, you can start a bit of experimentation. But that is a ways down the road.

READ YOUR MANUALS FROM COVER TO COVER! Then read them again! Also try this website for more on information beginning to reload. http://www.reload-nrma.com/
 
glsimon, if you don't want to deprime the shells, but would like to save them and they are not fully loaded, just stick them in a gun and pop the primers.

I have been known to interchange some primers, but I run light target loads almost exclusively, and I have never even bought any mag primers in the couple hundred thousand shotshells that I have reloaded. Do stick with the manual untill you get some experience.
 
I shoot mostly light skeet loads and have substituted different brands of primers, usually what is on sale at my local supplier. I do not use Magnums at all, any heavy loads I simply buy rather than load. I use wads that are "substitute" brands quite often. I have had no problem and in fact almost all the shooters I know do the same thing. It is very important to be loading light loads, if you go to near MAX loads, I would not substitute anything. Most of my loads use 17 gr +/- of Red Dot, Clays or some other fast burning powder. It would be best to establish the loads you like and use the recommended components whenever possible. Never be afraid to ask advice about reloading especially if new at it, but, be careful as some advice is wrong. This forum is a GREAT place to post questions and you will get pretty much good advice here. Good luck
 
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