44 SPL Brass length

MakarovFan · August 19, 2013, 09:33 PM

I recently picked up some 44 spl brass at a local gun show and was checking the length and found that at least 2 dozen were 1.145 to 1.150 inches long, instead of the normal 1.160.
Should I use them or put in scrap bucket?

howlnmad · August 20, 2013, 12:12 AM

I'd use them. The trim to length is 1.150. The ones at 1.140, I'd load as light plinkers.

MakarovFan · August 20, 2013, 05:46 AM

Thsnk You.

spacecoast · August 20, 2013, 05:55 AM

I'll be happy to pay shipping to get those dangerously short pieces of brass out of your way.

dahermit · August 20, 2013, 07:29 AM

Which head stamp? I have found that W-W .44 Spl. brass has frequently had dimension problems (usually the rim thickness). I avoid W-W brass in .44 Spl.

MakarovFan · August 20, 2013, 08:09 PM

The headstamps are w w,remington, and midway.

I will check the rim thickness when i have the time.

Thanks.

Nick_C_S · August 20, 2013, 10:14 PM

What howlnmad said. Especially if they're being shot in a 44 Mag, there's no real problem.

MakarovFan · August 21, 2013, 05:54 AM

Many thanks for the help.
Yes they will be shoot in a ruger super black hawk 44 mag.
Just wanted to have some lighter rounds to put down range maybe once a year when it come out of safe.

Nick_C_S · August 21, 2013, 08:25 PM

You'll like the 44Spl round MakarovFan. It is an inherently accurate cartridge - even with your case length variations.

Load 240g SWC's with a medium speed powder (HS-6, AA5, Unique) and you're good to go.

August 19, 2013, 09:33 PM	#1
MakarovFan Member Join Date: June 21, 2006 Location: Eastern Ohio Posts: 94	44 SPL Brass length I recently picked up some 44 spl brass at a local gun show and was checking the length and found that at least 2 dozen were 1.145 to 1.150 inches long, instead of the normal 1.160. Should I use them or put in scrap bucket?

August 20, 2013, 10:14 PM	#7
Nick_C_S Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2013 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,523	What howlnmad said. Especially if they're being shot in a 44 Mag, there's no real problem. __________________ Gun control laws benefit only criminals and politicians - but then, I repeat myself. Life Member, National Rifle Association

August 21, 2013, 08:25 PM	#9
Nick_C_S Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2013 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,523	You'll like the 44Spl round MakarovFan. It is an inherently accurate cartridge - even with your case length variations. Load 240g SWC's with a medium speed powder (HS-6, AA5, Unique) and you're good to go. __________________ Gun control laws benefit only criminals and politicians - but then, I repeat myself. Life Member, National Rifle Association

August 20, 2013, 12:12 AM	#2
howlnmad Senior Member Join Date: April 29, 2009 Location: Harriman Tn Posts: 424	I'd use them. The trim to length is 1.150. The ones at 1.140, I'd load as light plinkers.

August 20, 2013, 05:46 AM	#3
MakarovFan Member Join Date: June 21, 2006 Location: Eastern Ohio Posts: 94	Thsnk You.

August 20, 2013, 05:55 AM	#4
spacecoast Senior Member Join Date: October 14, 2009 Location: Sunshine and Keystone States Posts: 4,461	I'll be happy to pay shipping to get those dangerously short pieces of brass out of your way.

August 20, 2013, 07:29 AM	#5
dahermit Senior Member Join Date: October 28, 2006 Location: South Central Michigan...near Posts: 6,501	Which head stamp? I have found that W-W .44 Spl. brass has frequently had dimension problems (usually the rim thickness). I avoid W-W brass in .44 Spl.

August 20, 2013, 08:09 PM	#6
MakarovFan Member Join Date: June 21, 2006 Location: Eastern Ohio Posts: 94	The headstamps are w w,remington, and midway. I will check the rim thickness when i have the time. Thanks.

August 21, 2013, 05:54 AM	#8
MakarovFan Member Join Date: June 21, 2006 Location: Eastern Ohio Posts: 94	Many thanks for the help. Yes they will be shoot in a ruger super black hawk 44 mag. Just wanted to have some lighter rounds to put down range maybe once a year when it come out of safe.