Recent content by torchroadster

This is a very important point. I've recently started reloading for .44 Magnum, mainly to facilitate more affordable practice with my Ruger Super Redhawk Alaskan (2.5" barrel). I don't have a moving bear target but I can set up multiple targets and work on quick transitions. It is very...

I should add to the post above - I didn't see any over pressure signs on the case or the primers with either load. The brass ejected from the cylinder without binding after firing. I'm wondering how much higher I dare try? Is there a better powder than H110 to try for this 2.5" barrel?

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See post #18. What about those crimps?

How do these crimps look? I used a Lee factory crimp die.

I am seating and crimping in the same step, on a progressive press. Are you saying take one pass just seating (with the die backed out to not crimp) then back off the seating stem, screw in the die and take another pass to crimp?

Yes I would like to have more crimp but it's the best I could get with my die set. (Hornady Custom Grade). Is there a crimp die that you recommend?

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Thank you. That link is very helpful.

The closest data I found was for 325gr, which specifies a max load of 22gr. This also corresponds to the published velocity I show.

Here are my test results, all comments and observations are welcome! Notes: Surprisingly the Winchester white box achieved very close to the velocity published on the box. All of the reloads achieved lower than published velocities, which was expected with the 2.5" barrel. Pushing the...

Thanks to all. All the dies, etc. are on hand now. I hope to have some loads run and tested sometime next week. I'll report back with my results.

What OAL would you suggest for a JHP?

So I've decided to start reloading for my Ruger Super Redhawk Alaskan, chambered in 44 Magnum (2.5" barrel). On hand I have H110 and both standard and magnum primers. I've ordered the following bullets: Cast Performance 320 gr WLNGC PRVI Partizan 240 gr JHP I'd like a really stout +P+...

I see a lot of postings for bullets - FYI Xtreme bullets has a reasonably broad selection of handgun calibers plus .223 in stock. https://www.xtremebullets.com/In-Stock-Now-s/48075.htm