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<blockquote data-quote="Aries" data-source="post: 3257363" data-attributes="member: 44328"><p>1) I'm not sure what you mean, most calibers use either small or large primers, so you have to use whichever that caliber calls for. You can get .45 acp with either small or large primer pockets, some may disagree but in my experience there is no appreciable difference. Large primer is much more common in .45 acp, so that would be my preference but I don't hesitate to use small primer cases, I just keep those cases separate so I don't have to sort through them as I prime. There may be other calibers that use either that I'm not aware of, but again I doubt it really matters.</p><p></p><p>2) A straight wall case is a good choice, although I doubt it makes a lot of difference which you start with. There are one or two extra steps with straight wall cases, and an extra thing or two to watch out for with rifle cases, but a lot of similarities in loading either. I would imagine specifying what rifle each load is for probably has a lot to do with how strong the receiver is that you plan to shoot it through. I would assume the loads listed for Ruger no. 1 & no. 3 are probably hotter loads that might be dangerous in an older firearm. Personally, I would be cautious about interchanging where they specify a particular brand/model, you could have two rifles that are the same style but one may withstand pressures the other won't. Henry is generally a modern, well-made firearm, so I would look for general load data that is not specified for particular guns and the Henry should handle it. Always start toward the lower end of recommended charge range and work up gradually, learn what signs to look for that indicate excessive pressure (flatend primers, cracked cases, etc.) and back off the charge if you see signs of too much pressure.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Aries, post: 3257363, member: 44328"] 1) I'm not sure what you mean, most calibers use either small or large primers, so you have to use whichever that caliber calls for. You can get .45 acp with either small or large primer pockets, some may disagree but in my experience there is no appreciable difference. Large primer is much more common in .45 acp, so that would be my preference but I don't hesitate to use small primer cases, I just keep those cases separate so I don't have to sort through them as I prime. There may be other calibers that use either that I'm not aware of, but again I doubt it really matters. 2) A straight wall case is a good choice, although I doubt it makes a lot of difference which you start with. There are one or two extra steps with straight wall cases, and an extra thing or two to watch out for with rifle cases, but a lot of similarities in loading either. I would imagine specifying what rifle each load is for probably has a lot to do with how strong the receiver is that you plan to shoot it through. I would assume the loads listed for Ruger no. 1 & no. 3 are probably hotter loads that might be dangerous in an older firearm. Personally, I would be cautious about interchanging where they specify a particular brand/model, you could have two rifles that are the same style but one may withstand pressures the other won't. Henry is generally a modern, well-made firearm, so I would look for general load data that is not specified for particular guns and the Henry should handle it. Always start toward the lower end of recommended charge range and work up gradually, learn what signs to look for that indicate excessive pressure (flatend primers, cracked cases, etc.) and back off the charge if you see signs of too much pressure. [/QUOTE]
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