44 mag/44 special
02-16-2007 | 08:09 PM
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RE: 44 mag/44 special
ORIGINAL: the Razorhead
that's what trimmer dies and a hacksaw are for... lop the end of the case off, trim it square, deburr it and load it.
ORIGINAL: bigcountry
You would litterly wear out trimmer blades even attempting to cut down any number of 44mags to 44 spec. You know how I know? First round ever relaoded for. And first thing I tried is cutting them down. RCBS sent me another set of trimmer blades after i wore them out.
ORIGINAL: the Razorhead
best if you want to load 44 Spl rounds to use a 44 Spl case..
you can actually trim your magnum cases back to the specs for a Spl case... and I would do so. Maybe mark them with a magic marker across the headstamp or a file mark in the very lip of the rim..
reason being is case volume.
the extra volume in a magnum case will actually affect the ignition characteristics of lower weight charges of fast powders, and screw with the burn rates, causing at best, inconsistent loads, and at worse, dangerous pressures as already pointed out.
as far as powder goes, Unique gets my vote..
best if you want to load 44 Spl rounds to use a 44 Spl case..
you can actually trim your magnum cases back to the specs for a Spl case... and I would do so. Maybe mark them with a magic marker across the headstamp or a file mark in the very lip of the rim..
reason being is case volume.
the extra volume in a magnum case will actually affect the ignition characteristics of lower weight charges of fast powders, and screw with the burn rates, causing at best, inconsistent loads, and at worse, dangerous pressures as already pointed out.
as far as powder goes, Unique gets my vote..
02-20-2007 | 04:55 AM
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RE: 44 mag/44 special
you know, that's my thing as well... when you're talking a 240 gr slug, the slight difference in recoil between a Spl and a low power mag load isn't worth the effort..
point I was trying to make was, "don't use a Spl load in a Mag case"
point I was trying to make was, "don't use a Spl load in a Mag case"
02-25-2007 | 07:25 PM
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Fork Horn
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RE: 44 mag/44 special
not to step on any toes. just load light and step up gradually. this will allow you to get used to the recoil and make a more humane and safe kill. No offense, deal with the recoil for the targets. You wont feel it when shooting a deer. just my 2 cents.
03-03-2007 | 04:07 PM
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RE: 44 mag/44 special
Thanks for all the good info guys!
I reload 44mag and 44 spcl. Have thought about low charging mag cases but glad I didn't. I use Unique for 44 spcl and some target 44 Mag
My 44 mag load hunting is 240 jhp H110 23gns
Also have a Thompson Contender in 445 Supermag that I load 31gns of H110! Makes the 44Mag seem tame after shooting that load.
I reload 44mag and 44 spcl. Have thought about low charging mag cases but glad I didn't. I use Unique for 44 spcl and some target 44 Mag
My 44 mag load hunting is 240 jhp H110 23gns
Also have a Thompson Contender in 445 Supermag that I load 31gns of H110! Makes the 44Mag seem tame after shooting that load.
