constraints when loading for a titanium .44 mag?

cec · March 24, 2009, 03:16 PM

Is anyone aware of any special constraints when loading for a titanium .44 mag? No reloading manuals note anything unusual about the pistol construction. It is my anti bear device here in Alaska so I'll be shooting 310 gr cast bullets if they'll fit.
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Gewehr98 · March 24, 2009, 03:27 PM

1. Heavier bullets may want to jump crimp. That's been a problem with the S&W 296 and 396 lightweight .44 Special revolvers, and is why they're marked on the barrels to use 200gr or lighter bullets. You're running a .44 Magnum, which will be even more snappy in the recoil department.

2. You might be able to get away with a heavier bullet assuming you use a serious crimp.

3. Check your cylinder length. Hopefully the 310gr cast bullets will fit without intruding too much into the powder capacity.

cec · March 24, 2009, 03:56 PM

I haven't bought any dies yet for the .44. Are there any that crimp better than others?

whiplash · March 24, 2009, 04:48 PM

I dont have any complaints with my RCBS. Seems to be trouble free crimping...

March 24, 2009, 03:16 PM	#1
cec Junior Member Join Date: March 24, 2009 Posts: 4	constraints when loading for a titanium .44 mag? Is anyone aware of any special constraints when loading for a titanium .44 mag? No reloading manuals note anything unusual about the pistol construction. It is my anti bear device here in Alaska so I'll be shooting 310 gr cast bullets if they'll fit. cec is offline

March 24, 2009, 03:27 PM	#2
Gewehr98 Senior Member Join Date: June 30, 2000 Location: Token Creek, WI Posts: 4,067	A couple do come to mind... 1. Heavier bullets may want to jump crimp. That's been a problem with the S&W 296 and 396 lightweight .44 Special revolvers, and is why they're marked on the barrels to use 200gr or lighter bullets. You're running a .44 Magnum, which will be even more snappy in the recoil department. 2. You might be able to get away with a heavier bullet assuming you use a serious crimp. 3. Check your cylinder length. Hopefully the 310gr cast bullets will fit without intruding too much into the powder capacity. __________________ "Bother", said Pooh, as he chambered another round... Neural Misfires

March 24, 2009, 03:56 PM	#3
cec Junior Member Join Date: March 24, 2009 Posts: 4	I haven't bought any dies yet for the .44. Are there any that crimp better than others?

March 24, 2009, 04:48 PM	#4
whiplash Senior Member Join Date: January 18, 2007 Location: Idaho Posts: 334	I dont have any complaints with my RCBS. Seems to be trouble free crimping...