Loading 44Mag on Dillon SDB

38spl · June 25, 2002, 05:07 PM

I have been reloading 9mm and 38spl on a Dillon Square Deal B for almost 5 years and love the machine. I have recently acquired a Ruger Super Redhawk 44 Mag and would like to begin reloading accurate hunting rounds. Is the SDB capable of producing accurate hunting rounds? I have heard that the space between the shell holder and the dies is tight when reloading 44 Mag. Does anyone have any experience with this? I would rather not have to purchase another reloader.

Thanks in advance for all your help!!!

clown714 · June 25, 2002, 07:38 PM

load for .44mag easy.

just follow same rules

safety FIRST!

clown

Bob C · June 25, 2002, 08:09 PM

My only caution with this is if you're using faster powders, like Unique or Universal Clays, or 231 and if you're not really careful, you can load a double charge.

Don't allow distractions, and if you have to stop during the cycle, take ALL of the "in process" rounds off the press.

June 25, 2002, 05:07 PM	#1
38spl Junior Member Join Date: August 24, 2001 Location: PA Posts: 10	Loading 44Mag on Dillon SDB I have been reloading 9mm and 38spl on a Dillon Square Deal B for almost 5 years and love the machine. I have recently acquired a Ruger Super Redhawk 44 Mag and would like to begin reloading accurate hunting rounds. Is the SDB capable of producing accurate hunting rounds? I have heard that the space between the shell holder and the dies is tight when reloading 44 Mag. Does anyone have any experience with this? I would rather not have to purchase another reloader. Thanks in advance for all your help!!!

June 25, 2002, 07:38 PM	#2
clown714 Senior Member Join Date: October 13, 2001 Location: ga Posts: 396	no probs here load for .44mag easy. just follow same rules safety FIRST! clown

June 25, 2002, 08:09 PM	#3
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: January 1, 1999 Location: St. Louis, MO suburbs Posts: 386	My only caution with this is if you're using faster powders, like Unique or Universal Clays, or 231 and if you're not really careful, you can load a double charge. Don't allow distractions, and if you have to stop during the cycle, take ALL of the "in process" rounds off the press.