44 Special Load in 44 mag case

[Metal Tiger]

Thanks 41Mag for the 2400 information. Its a great powder for moderate to higher loads in the .44

As to the lead exposure issue - lead even in low level exposure over periods of time do build up and is difficult to reduce. Always a good idea to take some care. Here is a link to the CDC Adult Blood Lead Epidemiology and Surveillance program:
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/ABLES/description.html

 

[Walkalong]

There is a sticky on lead poisoning with some excellent info.

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=307170

 

[Slamfire]

Just to expand a little on what rcmodel said, lead only causes problems for human beings when it is ingested. If you don't plan on eating any bullets, you'll be fine.

I had my blood work test for lead and it was at nine. I have not loaded any cast bullets for at least six months prior to the blood test, don't know if it will be different if I do load cast bullets real close to it.

My Doc says you will absorb lead through the skin.

He has medical training. Anyone here also qualified to give medical advice?

 

[Hondo 60]

Sorry, but I don't know the exact source.
My doc wanted me to quit reloading & shooting altogether.

I told him flat out NO!
So I acquiesced in that I promised not load or shoot exposed lead bullets.

Over a 6 week period I got my lead level down from 29 to 23.
I won't have it checked again til my 6 month check up in late Jan/early Feb.

If it's still at 23 or higher, then I know that the lead bullets are far from the main culprit.

 

[Fishslayer]

Another good bulky powder is Alliant Green Dot. It's a tad slower than Bullseye & has roughly twice the bulk.

I put 4gr in a .357 Magnum case & seat a 158gr LSWC to just past the crimp groove with a light taper crimp.

FWIW I wear nitrile gloves from Walmart when loading, whether cast or jacketed. Good grip on slick brass & moly coated boolits.