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g_gunter · December 31, 2004, 10:57 AM

Hi all,

I've just got my reloading equipment set up on my bench and have been having a great time with it. I've started by loading the old traditional 250 gr. Keith style bullet from Leadheads over 20 gr. of 2400 using WLP primers using a heavy crimp from a Lee Factory Crimp Die. This is a couple of grains under Keith's later .44 mag loads of 22 grains of 2400 but I thought I'd work up. The current load of 20 grains of 2400 out of my 6" 629 is a bit disappointing for me. Its a bit inconsistent. I can hit a deer with it as it is but 2" groups at 25 yards is not at all satisfactory from a gun that can shoot .5" groups at the same distance using Winchester Supreme cartridges.

Any suggestions for this reloading newbie?

Thanks,

g_gunter

December 31, 2004, 10:57 AM	#1
g_gunter Member Join Date: November 5, 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 78	.44 Mag Reloading Woes... Hi all, I've just got my reloading equipment set up on my bench and have been having a great time with it. I've started by loading the old traditional 250 gr. Keith style bullet from Leadheads over 20 gr. of 2400 using WLP primers using a heavy crimp from a Lee Factory Crimp Die. This is a couple of grains under Keith's later .44 mag loads of 22 grains of 2400 but I thought I'd work up. The current load of 20 grains of 2400 out of my 6" 629 is a bit disappointing for me. Its a bit inconsistent. I can hit a deer with it as it is but 2" groups at 25 yards is not at all satisfactory from a gun that can shoot .5" groups at the same distance using Winchester Supreme cartridges. Any suggestions for this reloading newbie? Thanks, g_gunter