231& 44mag plus pulling lead bullets.

[Axis II]

So I was given some lead 44mag loads that are loaded with win 231 and 240gr HCGC 1000FPS and 1200FPS. I can’t find any data for 231 and this cartridge so I want to pull the bullets and save the brass, primers and bullets. I only have a 44mag rifle so I’m guessing lead bullets won’t be too great out of it? Can lead bullets be pulled and saved?

 

[Shooterbob]

Hodgdon web site has data for lead bullets With 231in that FPS range

 

[BW460]

If you use a kinetic puller, you "might" be able to save them. Unlikely with a collette. I would measure every one of them to make sure they are usable.

 

[Hondo 60]

Pulled lead probably won't give you sub MOA accuracy
But they can be used for plinking .


Here's a link to a kinetic puller...
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1019614146?pid=157862

Oh, forgot to mention...
Put an ear plug in the bottom of the hammer.
It helps to save the bullet.

 

[Bazoo]

RCBS lists 231 10.6 max for the 44-245-SWC plain base

Hodgden lists 11.0 max for 240 lead SWC 240 grain

 

[CraigC]

231 is also the same as HP38. Personally, I'd shoot them or throw them away.

 

[buck460XVR]

You were "given" these loads. Do you trust completely the person that loaded them? The FPS does nuttin' to tell us the powder charge. How did the the person that loaded them get the FPS, from a chrono or just a WAG? The load itself, if it indeed is true and legit, is not dangerous. Might not shoot well from your carbine, but they certainly won't blow it up. Again, if the load is legit.

 

[Axis II]

You were "given" these loads. Do you trust completely the person that loaded them? The FPS does nuttin' to tell us the powder charge. How did the the person that loaded them get the FPS, from a chrono or just a WAG? The load itself, if it indeed is true and legit, is not dangerous. Might not shoot well from your carbine, but they certainly won't blow it up. Again, if the load is legit.

Brother in laws brother in law. I searched 3 manuals and didnt find the charge so figure it was some home brew stuff. I have no use for a 1000fps lead load other than punching paper. I figure if I could at minimum use the cases and primers I would do that.

 

[sparkyv]

I load and shoot 240gr PC cast with W231 up to just under 1,300fps out of my 6.5" M629 satisfactorily. You'll get more out of your rifle, Axis II. Like buck460XVR said, IFF you trust the loads, I'd shoot 'em up!

 

[wcwhitey]

Pull and few and get a weight on the powder. If your sure it’s 231 and the weights are within published data levels shoot them. Assuming of course you trust the source.