Hornady 44 240gr lead for 44 special.

SamuelGrath · October 19, 2006, 07:18 PM

Anyone know where I should crimp on this bullet as it doesn't have a cannelure? When I seat it to the shoulder it still is above the OAL stated in my Speer #12.

Scorch · October 19, 2006, 07:48 PM

Crimp over the shoulder of the bullet.

You will likely find that swaged pure lead bullets will lead up your gun even at relatively low velocity. A harder cast bullet will shoot cleaner than swaged lead.

SamuelGrath · October 19, 2006, 08:22 PM

Bought a half a box from a gunshop. Now I guess I know why they were such a deal, LOL!

**Unclenick** · October 19, 2006, 11:30 PM

I shot those from a 3" Charter Bulldog for a number of years. 3.9 grains of Bullseye, Federal 150 primer. They would drill 1.25" at 25 yards with that light practice load.

Don't fret the book OAL dimensions. As long as it doesn't protrude from the cylinder of your revolver you are fine. Buy a taper crimp die for it and make your brass last longer.

Nick

October 19, 2006, 07:48 PM	#2
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 11,039	Crimp over the shoulder of the bullet. You will likely find that swaged pure lead bullets will lead up your gun even at relatively low velocity. A harder cast bullet will shoot cleaner than swaged lead. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Taylor Machine

October 19, 2006, 08:22 PM	#3
SamuelGrath Junior Member Join Date: October 19, 2006 Posts: 2	Thanks Scorch! Bought a half a box from a gunshop. Now I guess I know why they were such a deal, LOL!

October 19, 2006, 11:30 PM	#4
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 9,156	I shot those from a 3" Charter Bulldog for a number of years. 3.9 grains of Bullseye, Federal 150 primer. They would drill 1.25" at 25 yards with that light practice load. Don't fret the book OAL dimensions. As long as it doesn't protrude from the cylinder of your revolver you are fine. Buy a taper crimp die for it and make your brass last longer. Nick __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Patron Member

October 19, 2006, 07:18 PM	#1
SamuelGrath Junior Member Join Date: October 19, 2006 Posts: 2	Hornady 44 240gr lead for 44 special. Anyone know where I should crimp on this bullet as it doesn't have a cannelure? When I seat it to the shoulder it still is above the OAL stated in my Speer #12.