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New 44 mag, need help...
« on: May 12, 2013, 08:59:23 PM »
Just picked up a Ruger 44 mag. Unfortunately buying rounds around here is not happening. Looking to get started reloading. I have access to a press, but need to get primers, brass, and lead. Can someone with experience give me some suggestions...?

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Re: New 44 mag, need help...
« Reply #1 on: May 12, 2013, 09:11:24 PM »
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Re: New 44 mag, need help...
« Reply #2 on: May 12, 2013, 09:15:25 PM »
You'll never get ammo for that...they stopped making those just give that ruger to your friend David  :chuckle:

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Re: New 44 mag, need help...
« Reply #3 on: May 12, 2013, 09:18:55 PM »
You can make a really nice plinking load for the .44 with hard cast lead bullets and Unique powder.  I can't remember the data, but I got it out of my Hornady manual.  I used the Oregon Laser Cast I think, wasn't too bad to clean afterwards and cheap to shoot.
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Re: New 44 mag, need help...
« Reply #4 on: May 12, 2013, 09:21:54 PM »
cast bullets direct out of NE should have lead bullets at good price.. most of my plinking loads are 200gr cast lead at 1200fps..

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Re: New 44 mag, need help...
« Reply #5 on: May 12, 2013, 09:43:00 PM »
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Re: New 44 mag, need help...
« Reply #6 on: May 13, 2013, 08:30:03 AM »
I've been buying hard cast bullets in 44 cal from Missouri bullet company. they shoot well in my 44 S&W.  7 or 8gr of unique and a their 240gr bullets make a great plinking load. Some great mid range loads, 1250fps,  can be made with unique, IMR 4227 and 4576

 


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