Seating pistol bullets deeper

je2140

If I wanted to load 44Mag cases to 44 Spc light loads using slower powders is it reasonable to seat the bullet deeper in the case the difference between the OAL of a 44mag Vs. 44spc case?

I know the extra space in magnum case can cause erratic ignition with light loads of slow powders and seating the bullet deeper would seem to reduce the extra space.

perry shooter

Hello I would want more then one opinion. But Just for a point of information I have a S&W No.3 target that was in a special chambering This was a case that was the same length as the cylinder and it loaded in two different target Loads Both were with CONICAL bullets one with the nose of the bullet flush with the end of the case and the other load was a LIGHT GALLERY loading that the bullet was recessed about 1/2 inch below the mouth of the case. I would think if you loaded with the same OAL to the nose of the bullet as a 44 Special you would be OK but again don't take just my word. The other option is TRAIL-BOSS powder it is made for low-pressure in large cases.

RCrosby

I don't think the 1/10" or so reduction in space would help much if you were in a position where excess space for a given powder charge was a problem. For what it's worth I've had success with 2400 in both .44 Specials and Magnums. On the high end, with 240 grain bullets, I've gone up to 17.5 grains in the special brass and 21 in magnum. (If using mag. primers; 22 grains with standard) On the other end of the spectrum I've gone as low as 14 grains in the special brass with excellent results.

je2140

Thanks I've got some AL-5 & AL-7 I'm gonna use up, perfurably with lead plinking loads. I've been loading to 44 Spc levels but thought I would get better efficiency if I reduced 44 Mag volume to 44 Spc. volumn.