Can small pistol magnum primers be used in 36 special shells?

I sold my .357 magnum and had some primers left over.

I of course meant 38 special

Yes. I'd back the load off about 10% if they're Winchesters and 5% for the other brands.

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Jack

Yes, but with a caution. If your loads are top-end, you might want to back down a hair. While the odds are slim that magnum primers will run up pressures significantly, it is possible. If your loads are in the "standard" range, I really wouldn't worry. If you see any change at all, it may be that the loads will lose a bit of accuracy with the magnum primers -- or gain a bit! :-)

I pretty much avoid this "problem" by using standard primers in all loads except for a very few heavy load/slow powder loads.

I've been using them for years in all small pistol cases. Just follow Jacks recommendation on loading.

Thank you gentlemen,

I make fairly mild loads, 3.8 gr Win 231 with a 158 gr SWC, about 780 ft/sec.

I did that once. Got some horribly looking flattened primers (Winchester) but no harm otherwise.