.45 colt reloading question

[Nikos]

When loading .45 long colt for a Winchester model 1892, which primer should I use?

 

[daekken]

I'd suggest whichever one your reloading manual lists with the load data.

 

[Knob Creek]

I use Federal (or Winchester if I have to). Primarily because I shoot Colt SAA's and Uberti and Marlin rifles that have had work done to lighten action. Federals are the softest.

 

[jhrosier]

When loading .45 long colt for a Winchester model 1892, which primer should I use?

The 45 Colt cartridge always uses large pistol primers, even when loading for a rifle.
Large pistol and large rifle are different sizes and not interchangeable.

Jack

 

[meh]

The only choice you have is Large Pistol or Large Pistol Magnum. You don't need the magnum if you're loading to standard pressure. If you're loading H110 to "Ruger/TC-only" levels, you might want the magnum primers. I use Winchester Large Pistol primers for 45 Colt, anyway, and those are for standard or magnum loads.

 

[Nikos]

Sorry, I asked the question poorly. I should have asked if a person should use a different primer, than Large Pistol when loading for a rifle? Thanks for the help, and clearing this up for me!!

 

[gerrycaruso]

large pistol. It doesn't matter whether you're loading for a handgun or a rifle.

 

[noylj]

Large rifle primers are "taller" than large pistol primers and your cartridge is a pistol cartridge (with a pistol primer pocket) and pressures will be in the range of pistol pressures.

 

[gerrycaruso]

I thought only large rifle magnum primers were taller but regardless, .45 Colt is a handgun caliber and should be loaded with pistol primers.