Different Primers, same load??

[IMC87]

Not as bad as the title sounds...

I have 1k CCI small pistol primers, and another 1k PMC Small pistol primers....
Is it ok to use either with the same load that I am using?

[gunboat]

Yes, presuming you are not loading near maximum. However it is always wise to download a mite when any component is changed. my ha-penny

[Bedlam]

They can also effect point of impact slightly might not make a differance at all but any component change can affect accuracy

[IMC87]

Great!
So on an accuracy POV im GTG
I'll just compare accuracy to be sure its still good..
Thanks!

[Bedlam]

Ya just reconfirm your zero. and you might as well see if it still prints like it used to.

[Bug Splat]

I've never seen a difference in my pistol loads when I switch primers. Pistols just are not accurate enough to tell the little differences and I shoot 15 yard one ragged hole groups. I jump back and forth using CCI, Winchester, and Wolf primers, basically what ever i can get my hands on, and they all group the same for me. As long as you are not running at max pressure you can switch primers.

[g17owner]

^what bug splat says is correct. the only exception might be in use of magnum vs non magnum primers. This i have noticed a difference in. Especially if the powder calls for a magnum then make sure you use one. back in the day there was no such thing as magnum primers but now new versions of old powders can call for it

[will227457]

I never load near max, so I say not an issue, if I were to use a magnum primer or load at max, I would say work up a lod but if you are somewere in the middle I'd say your GTG

[diginit]

I've found that I have to back the powder off .02 when using Mag primers in a 45ACP, 1911. 5" barrel, 18.5 mainspring.
Doesn't make alot of difference unless you are loading max, But there is no unburnt powder and it seems cleaner with the mag primers compared to standard. But work up a load either way. Every gun is different.

They do assure a detonation at a downward angle if your powder doesn't fill the case. When the powder is furthest away from the primer...

[IMC87]

Thanks for the input guys, I believe I'm GTG