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**Unclenick** · January 19, 2020, 09:44 AM

Yes. That^^^^^. I've reminded people before that Elmer Keith worked up the 44 Mag loads starting with 20:1 lead:tin and going to 16:1 lead:tin when the first proved a little too soft, but it's only in the BHN 11 range. If the gun has a smooth bore and no gross constriction where the barrel screws into the frame, that can work pretty well. If you want to shoot harder lead bullets without leading, lapping the constriction out and reaming the cylinders to match the bullet diameter matters more.

January 19, 2020, 09:44 AM	#15
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,061	Yes. That^^^^^. I've reminded people before that Elmer Keith worked up the 44 Mag loads starting with 20:1 lead:tin and going to 16:1 lead:tin when the first proved a little too soft, but it's only in the BHN 11 range. If the gun has a smooth bore and no gross constriction where the barrel screws into the frame, that can work pretty well. If you want to shoot harder lead bullets without leading, lapping the constriction out and reaming the cylinders to match the bullet diameter matters more. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle