Recent content by BwBrown

I didn't notice if the OP is a first time handgunner, the the 44 mag is not a first time caliber. I have both red and blackhawks in 44 mag and in 45 colt. I prefer the redhawk - it just fits my hand with the hogue grips. I'd suggest anyone new to the 44 mag start out with 44 special loads, get...

Your first two questions are easy: "What are moon clips?" Moon clips are used to head space an auto-style case in a revolver, they take the place of the normal revolver rimmed cartridge. The traditional revolver cartridge head spaces on the rim. "Hammer or no hammer and why?" A...

Slamfire hits the nail with every swing on this one. I bought my Bulldog in '77 and it has digested countless rounds - all handloaded. Used within its design, it has few equals. It has worn its way through more hip pockets than I can remember. The folks who want it to be a magnum end up...

My first couple years of reloading for my an inherited 32 winchester employed a Lee "hand-loader in a box" a few components and a brass hammer. In the 40 years since I have "progressed" up(?) the scale towards the "at least one of everything" point. For me, reloading has been a life long fine...

I think the case strengths are all pretty much the same. The 38 special cases, being shorter, loaded with a 357 mag powder charge will yield higher pressure due to the reduced load density. You should (read: I would) start with a lower (15-20%) charge and work up being REAL VIGILANT of signs of...