The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Gaining some respect for 44-40

Hawg · November 24, 2018, 05:24 PM

Yes the cases have to be lubed and it is a learning experience but easy once you get everything set up right. The main issue is most dies still size to the old standard of .427 and modern 44-40's are .429. RCBS cowboy dies size to .429 or you can use a .44 mag expander plug.

November 24, 2018, 05:24 PM	#25
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,380	Yes the cases have to be lubed and it is a learning experience but easy once you get everything set up right. The main issue is most dies still size to the old standard of .427 and modern 44-40's are .429. RCBS cowboy dies size to .429 or you can use a .44 mag expander plug.