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Thread: Hunting load For .44 Mag
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30-11-2011, 15:22 #11
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Re: Hunting load For .44 Mag
I am totally new to reloading, all I know is the the cases has been once fired!
Trimming is all new to me!
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01-12-2011, 15:34 #12
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Re: Hunting load For .44 Mag
I always trim irrespective of how the case looks, whether it is new or whether it has been fired, over the weekend I had a brand new PMP .44 Mag case that was .72 mm over length, this was out of the box. Most of the cases that came out of the same box were all slightly to long , 2 are too short by 0.2 and 0.13 respectively. Have had the same with Brand new .270 Win brass as with 9 mm P and .357 Mag.
Inconsistency is the route to much frustration.
Hope this Helps
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01-12-2011, 15:39 #13
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Re: Hunting load For .44 Mag
Yes, the length is not the main issue, but your doppies must all be the *same* length. Reason being, short and long doppies will crimp differently. And you want a consistent crimp, especially in a revolver.
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01-12-2011, 17:23 #14
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Re: Hunting load For .44 Mag
Thanks Burner and WRM
The cost of a Lee pilot+shell holder combo is so insignificant that is seems a "no brainer". All good for cases too long, but not so for cases that are too short.
As a friend of mine recently saluted us: "hou die lood in the lug!"
Sweet
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05-12-2011, 19:28 #15
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Re: Hunting load For .44 Mag
Hey!!
I would say that, Hunting load For .44 Mag is a lot to handle. A 12ga is child's play compared to a full powered .44mag with hog hunting loads. Beginners will VERY commonly develop a flinch from starting too early with such a heavy recoiling handgun like a .44mag.
Thanks a lot again
Dardanos Porter
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05-12-2011, 21:14 #16
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06-12-2011, 10:03 #17
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I am quite a big boy, I think I will be able to handle it, thank you DP! I admit it will take quite a while probably to be hunting-ready with it!
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24-12-2011, 19:26 #18
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Bauerman, what max size animal are you planning to shoot, what terrain (distance) etc.? Pointless working up a buff flattener if you are only going to shoot impala at 20m.
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09-02-2012, 17:35 #19
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Re: Hunting load For .44 Mag
Hi Guys
Here is some reloading data that I recently collected. Weapon is a 7.5"Ruger Super Blackhawk 44Mag. If you would like the stats on the data, please pm me with your email address.
Simple caveat applies: If you are stupid and do stupid things - it is YOU being stupid!
Sweet
The stuff in common: Primer WinLPM Case PMP virgin Propellant S265 OAL (mm) 43.2 240grn B&J KSWC Charge (grains) Velocity actual mass: 249grn 21 1272 fps 21.5 1315.8 fps 22 1334.4 fps 255 grn Tailor KSWC 20 1214.2 fps actual mass: 258grn 20.5 1253.2 fps 21 1284.6 fps 270 grn B&J KSWC 19 1174.4 fps actual mass: 268grn 19.5 1201.2 fps 20 1239.6 fps Using CCI350 LPM primer 240grn B&J KSWC 21 1323.8 fps actual mass: 249grn PMP Factory JHP 1359.25 fps actual mass: 240grn
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09-02-2012, 17:36 #20
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Re: Hunting load For .44 Mag
Note the difference when changing primers!
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