Mikeythumbs 1 Posted June 26, 2012 I haven't started reloading yet but I am collecting brass .45 to be exact. When I look at some of the brass the primers look smaller I know they sometimes loa .45 with spp is there a size measurement I can use I tell the difference or just hold the primers up and if it looks the same size use that one in that case. I also one if anyone has had any ignition problems using the spp in .45 brass Hope this isn't too newbie if a question but need to start reloading soon to feed that beast even a 18 a box it can get pricey real fast Thanks Mikeythumbs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,878 Posted June 26, 2012 When you read the topic real fast you do a double take..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RubberBullets 65 Posted June 26, 2012 Ok... I know I crack jokes more often than not, and i know so early in the post it's kinda derailing but this is hard to pass up... so here's your answer. -The difference between a small pp and a large pp is: - The quality of women you'll end up getting in life. - You cast a different shadow - Need for buying baggier pants - Boxers not briefs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lunker 274 Posted June 26, 2012 90% of 45 brass is large primer. Speer and a few others make their brass with small primers. No problems with either size. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Col. Mortimer 11 Posted June 26, 2012 I find the best way is to have a large pistol primer (LPP) case and a small pistol primer (SPP) nearby as you check your brass. You should be able to spot the SPP's but some such as Speer can be more difficult. Additionally, check the headstamps. You will quickly learn the manufacturers that make SPP in .45ACP. I would scrap the SPP brass as it is designed to work with the non-toxic primers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djg0770 481 Posted June 26, 2012 A primer pocket cleaning tool will make your identification 100% accurate. I am collecting 45 cases with small primer because I keep finding more and more of them and IMO the industry seems to be going in that direction. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronhonda 86 Posted June 26, 2012 Real easy; people that use 45acp with spp are friggin douche bags to us reloaders. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sigman 41 Posted June 26, 2012 I haven't personally loaded small pistol primer brass, but I have read that people that reload it say it shoots fine. I'm saving my small PP brass and will reload it when I get enough quantity. It is kind of a PITA to sort it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon 264 Posted June 26, 2012 I have had zero problems loading SPP 45 using the same data as LPP 45. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikeythumbs 1 Posted June 27, 2012 Thanks guys sorry bout the semi x rated topic name will sort and start with whatever I have more brass of Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeteF 1,044 Posted June 27, 2012 Just as a note some of the "Non Toxic" SPP primed brass (Federal NT) are crimped in and need to have the primer pockets reamed or swaged before repriming. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikeythumbs 1 Posted June 29, 2012 Just as a note some of the "Non Toxic" SPP primed brass (Federal NT) are crimped in and need to have the primer pockets reamed or swaged before repriming. Thanks Pete I will check most of the stuff I have that is small pp is Speer lawman .45 the primers don't look crimped but I will check Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites