Loaded my first batch...44 mag.
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peppercorn
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Midway has Starline 44 mag brass available for $19.49/100.
Way to go on the 150 rounds, that's a nice batch of 44.
peppercorn
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I just did this the other day. Just 'add to cart' the item you want and click on the 'cart' to 'view' your selection. They have a shipping estimator on this page. For my zip code the S/H gets it just over $30.00, so, back to where you started.
The only thing I would add is that once you by that Starline Brass you won't be replacing it anytime in the near future, all things being equal.
Here is a link to the 44 brass/Starline that they show 'in stock'.
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/54...-bulk-packaged?cm_cat=Cart&cm_pla=ProductDesc
The only thing I would add is that once you by that Starline Brass you won't be replacing it anytime in the near future, all things being equal.
Here is a link to the 44 brass/Starline that they show 'in stock'.
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/54...-bulk-packaged?cm_cat=Cart&cm_pla=ProductDesc
BCDWYO
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I just started reloading 44 mag myself...I have a fair amount of experience with 10mm, 45 acp and 357/38 sp. Using the Lyman Handbook as reference for a 240 gr JHP, or 240 gr cast SWC it recommended a STARTING load of 10.8 gr of Unique or 10.0 gr respectively, with max of 12, or 11.7 respectively. I am using Ranier 240gr FP (plated) bullets. I chose what I thought was a conservative 11 gr of Unique. I have not fired them yet. After seeing all these recommendations for 8.5-9 gr of Unique, now I'm a little nervous that I started too hot! I'll be shooting out of a 629-4 Mtn Gun, but I also have a 5" Ruger Redhawk. Thoughts on my load?? Thanks
A bit off subject here, but I want to interject something important to me. I pay little or no attention to load data given by any
forum "expert", any gun counter clerk, gun shop guru, or website (except powder manufacturer's sites). Even though the posters are trying to be helpful, and have good intensions I have seen questionable and some downright dangerous loads on line, in forums. Once a typo by a reloader that was trying to say 10.0 grains of a given powder showed up as 19.0 grains. The load was corrected, but got by for several hours before anyone questioned or complained about the dangerous overload. Plus I've heard so much B.S. from those guys that hang around the local range or gunshop about reloading that I've learned to just smile and nod and keep on with what I'm doing. I stick to my reloading manuals. In nearly 30 years of reloading I haven't found any dangerous loads in any manual I've seen, and there are enough loads and component combinations in my manuals to last a lifetime of reloading.
Hey, jes an old guy's thoughts...
forum "expert", any gun counter clerk, gun shop guru, or website (except powder manufacturer's sites). Even though the posters are trying to be helpful, and have good intensions I have seen questionable and some downright dangerous loads on line, in forums. Once a typo by a reloader that was trying to say 10.0 grains of a given powder showed up as 19.0 grains. The load was corrected, but got by for several hours before anyone questioned or complained about the dangerous overload. Plus I've heard so much B.S. from those guys that hang around the local range or gunshop about reloading that I've learned to just smile and nod and keep on with what I'm doing. I stick to my reloading manuals. In nearly 30 years of reloading I haven't found any dangerous loads in any manual I've seen, and there are enough loads and component combinations in my manuals to last a lifetime of reloading.
Hey, jes an old guy's thoughts...
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BCDWYO- Lyman 46 shows 9.8-13 gr of unique for a 245 gr lswc (429421).Another 245 gr lswc (429244) shows 8.9-12.1 gr of unique. I've used 7-10 gr with a 240 gr lswc in a number of guns over the years and even the 10 gr load feels fairly mild.
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I really like #9 in my 357. I should try it in 44mags.
smithnframe
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8 gr. of Unique is below the suggested starting load in all my manuals. I do know with some rifle powders you can get detonation with reduced loads. I used to load 16 gr of Unique in 45/70's many years ago but the manuals don't even list Unique for the round anymore. So I will listen to them.
Here is the data from alliant for 899 fps and a 240 lswc. Alliant Powder - Reloader's Guide
I shot 9 grain loads today and didn't notice much difference between them and the 8 grain loads, but the 8 grain loads were more accurate for some reason.
I shot 9 grain loads today and didn't notice much difference between them and the 8 grain loads, but the 8 grain loads were more accurate for some reason.
slugo88
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go to starlinebrass.com and you can order direct from the factory for 95 dollars for 500 and they will be available 6/26/12 as they are out right now, I believe I didn't have to pay for shipping. Charlie
8grs of unique must be pretty mild in a .44 Mag. I use 8grains of the stuff behind a 160 LSWC in .357 Mag and its pretty tame.
Welcome to the wonderful world of reloading. Guard your wallet closely, there's always another tool you need!
Welcome to the wonderful world of reloading. Guard your wallet closely, there's always another tool you need!
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Very true. But remember with a revolver you don't loose your brass. At the pressure level we're talking about you should be able to get at least 10 loadings from the cases.
Frank237
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Now start CASTING and you can REALLY load on the cheap. I cast everything from a 215 gr up to a 300 gr SWC for the .44 Spcl/.44 mag's.
With the old #429421 245 gr slug my plinking, general purpose load is 8.5 of UNIQUE and WLP primer. I keep a .50 can at least half full all the time. When it goes down too low I can remedy that in a few hours on the dillon 550. I cast in the Winter when it's too cold to do much else.
FN in MT
With the old #429421 245 gr slug my plinking, general purpose load is 8.5 of UNIQUE and WLP primer. I keep a .50 can at least half full all the time. When it goes down too low I can remedy that in a few hours on the dillon 550. I cast in the Winter when it's too cold to do much else.
FN in MT
I played with 44spl and 44mag a little. I liked win231 and my own cast 240 grain bullet. I was surprised at how little recoil it had, but it was accurate at both 7 yards and 40 yards without touching the sights. At the time I was used to shooting 40 S&W and 9mm at those distances. After playing with my grandfather's 44 ruger single action, I bought myself a Smith 460 XVR. Big revolvers and reloading are awesome, and it is the only way I can afford to shoot them.
