Thread: 6.5 or 7mm08

My understanding is that the small primer versions of the 308 family were introduced to allow a stronger base and hotter loads for target shooting. @Friwi , @Cyclops and @grandpamac would be able confirm if thats right.

Check what extra gear you’d need to handle SR primers: pocket reamr, flash hole tool, seating stem and so on.

Originally Posted by Bagheera

My understanding is that the small primer versions of the 308 family were introduced to allow a stronger base and hotter loads for target shooting. @Friwi , @Cyclops and @grandpamac would be able confirm if thats right.

Check what extra gear you’d need to handle SR primers: pocket reamr, flash hole tool, seating stem and so on.

I've only ever used "palma" small rifle primer cases in 308.
Initially to keep things simple for me as I was target shooting with a 223 & 308.
Small rifle primer for both made purchasing easier.

From what I have read and other discussions there is a suggestion that the "palma" small rifle primer 308 case is thicker in the base and can be reloaded more times. I'm up to 20 reloads for my oldest palma cases. Only a couple with split necks out of 1000 cases. That said these are Lapua cases and one pays for and gets quality in those cases.

No extra gear was/is required for me.
Lyman E-ZEE primer (after I wore out my Lee primer) and I don't ream or treat primer pockets - ultrasonic cleaning does that.