.44 Spcl. loads in .44 Mag brass?

[GarrettJ]

Looking back at my notes, I've used 7.5 gr. of 231 with a 240 Sierra JHP to get 965 fps. in a 7.5" M29.

8.6 of 231 with a 240 gr. LSWC produced 1045 fps. from the same gun.

I've got a 10" Contender barrel as well, but it looks like I've only shot factory ammo over the chronograph with that one.

 

[GarrettJ]

Also, I've made .44 Spl brass out of .44 Mag before on a brass trimmer.

I would recommend getting a power-driven trimmer if you're going to do very many, though. Makes for a tired arm otherwise.

 

[joneb]

Also, I've made .44 Spl brass out of .44 Mag before on a brass trimmer.

I would recommend getting a power-driven trimmer if you're going to do very many, though. Makes for a tired arm otherwise.

I have done this to, and it is a pain with a hand crank, but it worked well for 180- 200gr jacketed bullets. One should be aware that doing this could make a over pressure load do to a difference case volume. My trimmed 44mag brass was done with W-W head stamp and I have found no ill effects for doing it.