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44 Mag/Spl reloading specs

Mr. LoboMr. Lobo Member Posts: 538 ✭✭✭
edited May 2002 in Ask the Experts
Hi all,

I just setup my Dillon 550 with 44 mag dies. I have read the books and all the threads here and I think that I am ready to start reloading. I want to start off with the right bullet, powder and primers. I will use the book to test out the actual powder measurements. I have read here that the CCI primers are good, are there different types of CCI primers, if so which is the best for target shooting. I have no idea which bullet or powder to use so this information would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Jim
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  • binderbinder Member Posts: 242 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    the best powders are all a matter of conjecture, I started mine off with 2400 powder and large magnum primers and 240 grain-jackets and or gas checked bulletsas they are cheaper. The gas checks hold the pressure in behine the bullet a lot like a jacketed bullet.
    I think you'll find depending on the weapon-say a handgun that a load of about 11-1300 fps will do very well and be more controllable.
    Too hot of loads will hurt your gun and overly hot can blow the cylinder apart.

    Safety in reloading is always best. Work up to the load you want, and not the MAX down.
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  • leeblackmanleeblackman Member Posts: 5,303 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    You deffinately need to get a reloading manual, they will prove an invaluable asset.

    The following is some stuff from my Lyman Load manual that may help.

    The maximum OAL of the complete catridge with the bullet in it should not exceed 1.610"....

    Use CCI #300 Large Pistol Primers





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  • Mr. LoboMr. Lobo Member Posts: 538 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks for the input so far:

    I do have a manual and I have actually read it. I plan on picking up a second one as well just for redundancy sake. I was curious about the manufactures and types of bullets and powder. I will be shooting a Model 29 with a 6" barrel...just call me dirty harry.

    Jim
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  • leeblackmanleeblackman Member Posts: 5,303 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Oooh, I'm jealous. If I had that gun, (I should mention I'm a wierdo), then I'd dress up like clint eastwood did, and even get a custom leather rig like he had made up, and I walk around my living room shooting safe-T-trainer ammo at the TV as I watched that movie.

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  • Mr. LoboMr. Lobo Member Posts: 538 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Lee...You think I don't...

    Jim
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  • oneshyoneshy Member Posts: 417 ✭
    edited November -1
    My brother has a 550, and according to him, CCI primers hang up in the machine. He uses Win. and Fed. 2400 is a good powder. Use a slow burning powder such as AA7 (Alliant). For lead bullets use a "hard cast". Rainier makes a good JHP and is the most economical I have found. 240gr is the norm, but for easy recoil target shooting you might want to go to a 200.

    oneshy
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  • leeblackmanleeblackman Member Posts: 5,303 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I've never had problems with them in mine... I use them on my .45acp loads. I also use them in my Square Deal B, but my SDB was picky about winchester primers until I sent if off to dillon last time to have it refurbished, now its fine. Maybe he should send his off, might just be somethings a little loose or worn.

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  • Mr. LoboMr. Lobo Member Posts: 538 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    binder and oneshy, thanks for the input that's the info that I needed.

    lee, thanks to you too, for your help and humor.

    Jim
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  • CAndres35CAndres35 Member Posts: 453 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    i also use 2400 and cci lg. pistol primers. i shoot a blackhawk.61/2" barrell. only primers i have had trouble with are remingtons and that wasnt loading but very poor ignition when firing. have fun,be careful and enjoy. this is almost as much fun as shooting them. CARL
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