August 21, 2013, 09:27 PM | #1 |
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.44 mag brass
Ok I know .44 mag brass is supposed to be 1.275 trim and 1.285 max, and I sorted mine out so I have two batches those at 1.275 - 1.278 and then 1.279 to 1.282 and all most of my brass fit into those numbers. So I am just going to load them in batches to keep a good crimp.
That being said I have 50 cases or so Hornady that are measuring 1.260 can I use these if so do I just seat to cannelure and crimp or will that cause to much pressure. They are just practice rounds for now loading 10 grains of unique with a 240 SWC. Shot the first group tonight ranging from 8- 10 and they all shot ok, but we liked the 10grainers better for a little punch and the accuracy was great. Thanks to all for helping me get the load figured out. Looking forward to trying some 2400 rounds this weekend. Steven |
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Consider the short cases like a new component and start at recommended minimum and work up. That way you will surely have no problems.
When you do use 2400 you will get all the punch you can handle.
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From my experience the only time you will have an issue with 44mag brass being too short and causing high pressures is if it is WAY short.
44 mag was developed off the 44 spl round and just like the 357 / 38 they stretched the case so that a 44 mag could not be loaded into a 44 spl gun. If you are shooting for accuracy then sort cases by head stamp and size. If for fun and plinking load-em up and enjoy. You wouldn't notice enough of a difference to warrant the extra work.
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Load the case to bullet cannelure; you'll be fine.
If far in excess of published data, you won't be
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I usually sort by brands first, then after that, I will grab up a dozen or so and check them for length. Of those I take the shortest one, and set up my trimmer to that lenght and trim the whole batch. They are then kept separated afterwords. I shoot them till they split, or get lost while out hunting. So what I end up with is my Win cases are all the same length, as are my Rem, and Hornady, and Starline. Might sound a bit anal, but it works for me.
For the most part I shoot Starline cases, but I use the Win, Rem, and Hornady as well. All are kept together somewhat and trimmed to the same length. They might not all be the same across the different brands, but like mentioned as long as they are within spec, I don't sweat it. Keeping them the same length by brands keeps my crimps consistent and my loads pretty much equal across the board. I don't load to top end much anymore and if I DO I am usually using new brass anyway.
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The short Honady rounds were probably intended for use with lever evolution rounds. Due to the poly tip making them longer. Thier .45-70 Gov't brass is well shorter than any other brass I have used. I segregated the Hornady to the side. When I have enough of them I will redajust my dies to be able to load them up.
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I never measure or trim 44 Magnum brass or any handgun brass for that matter, been reloading the caliber for many years.
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In my limited experience loading .44 Magnum (25+ years) I have never had a problem with case length. To add to that, my case length variations have caused no problems with a roll or profile crimp. For a discernible difference in crimp, amount and performance, the case differences would have to be over .015"-.020" or more. Checking case length and trimming/sporting ain't a bad thing, but for me it doesn't make enough difference in accuracy or reliable ignition (I've been able to assemble reloads that will hold 1 to 1" 1/2" @ 20 yards, two hand hold, resting wrists, from my Dan Wesson 44H)...
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