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October 3, 2017
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I am considering something a bit different from the usual 44 mag loads I shoot. I have heard that the 44 SPL and 44 Russian are fun and a bit more economical for a reloader.
Are there any issues or factors I need to consider? Will either be adversely affecting my cylinders?
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February 22, 2009
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My thought/ tip is to invest in a (minimum priced/ used) single stage reloading press and other equipment to reload reduced loads for your .44 magnum. Shooting shorts in the cylinder can cause some issues like carbon buildup and possibly throat deformation depending on how often and what type of bullets you're launching. It's best to stick with brass that the cylinder is milled for- Just my $.02.
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February 16, 2016
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Just keep the bore clean of lead and powder residue build-up.
October 3, 2017
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rwsem said
My thought/ tip is to invest in a (minimum priced/ used) single stage reloading press and other equipment to reload reduced loads for your .44 magnum. Shooting shorts in the cylinder can cause some issues like carbon buildup and possibly throat deformation depending on how often and what type of bullets you're launching. It's best to stick with brass that the cylinder is milled for- Just my $.02.
I guess I could look around for some reduced loads. Right now I am finishing off my last pound of H110, and was informed that going too low causes some pressure that might be of concern. Maybe it's time to switch to a new powder.
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December 5, 2008
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I regularly download my 357 and 44 mag rounds. I always use full size brass rather than .38 or 44 spl. That way I don't have to worry about gumming up the cylinders. I have had good luck with Trail Boss powder. It is so large (like a tiny donut) that it's almost impossible to overload the cartridge. A double charge would overflow the brass. You can usually load the powder up to the base of the bullet so long as you don't compress the powder. However, I really have not seen any better accuracy or even much higher velocity than loading at the max recommended by the manufacturer.
I like plated bullets (Berry's for example) and the low powder load does not require a heavy crimp. Too much crimp on plated bullets will strip the plating and degrade accuracy anyway. This setup yields fun shooting and easy cleaning. It's also much cheaper than any factory loaded ammo.
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snake-eye said
I regularly download my 357 and 44 mag rounds. I always use full size brass rather than .38 or 44 spl. That way I don't have to worry about gumming up the cylinders. I have had good luck with Trail Boss powder. It is so large (like a tiny donut) that it's almost impossible to overload the cartridge. A double charge would overflow the brass. You can usually load the powder up to the base of the bullet so long as you don't compress the powder. However, I really have not seen any better accuracy or even much higher velocity than loading at the max recommended by the manufacturer.I like plated bullets (Berry's for example) and the low powder load does not require a heavy crimp. Too much crimp on plated bullets will strip the plating and degrade accuracy anyway. This setup yields fun shooting and easy cleaning. It's also much cheaper than any factory loaded ammo.
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December 4, 2011
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I don't like shooting 'shorts' in my guns, I prefer to download full length cases. Carbon ring build up in the chamber throat can cause problems with inserting full length cases in the future. As stout and heavy as the Dan Wesson large frame guns are, I've never felt uncomfortable shooting full power 44 mag rounds. I find accuracy is better with full length cases also, less 'jump' to make it from case mouth to forcing cone.
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