Handgun load testing with the .44 Special, Part I
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- Опубликовано: 21 май 2017
- Learn how to find the best accuracy load for your handgun in with this comprehensive video. Don't rely on so-called "accuracy" loads from other sources, that may or, more often, simply may not work for your particular gun. In this first of a two part lesson, GunBlue490 details everything you need to know, with his unique and clear step-by-step approach, from selecting velocities, appropriate powders, primers, and sometimes even the correct case capacity. See how to use your powder measurement devices for the highest efficiency, without sacrificing accuracy. Follow along as six complete test loads are assembled for the .44 S&W Special.
Sir, we greatly appreciate you sharing your level of expertise with those of us (like me) who desire learning from a person who tells it like it is. I'm also like you in that I am an accuracy-seeking hound and always will be. I will be purchasing a .44 mag hopefully within the next 2 years and look forward to load development. Thanks again for all the quality videos and all the time to produce them!
I'm curious why you charge the cases before flaring the mouths.
I love my 44's. My favorite powder for the Special is RED DOT with a 200gr bullet it is extremely accurate and fun to shoot. For a 44 Special load in the 44 Magnum I only load Titegroup powder. There is a lot of room there and Titegroup is volume and position incentive, it's very consistent in larger cases. My favorite powder or if I could have only one would be Sport Pistol. Great for everything from 38 to 44 Mag and 9mm to 45acp it's right next to Bullseye on the chart. It's a great low to mid range powder in revolvers and it gives very good velocity's in semi's. It also burns very clean and has been very accurate for me, a fantastic all around powder. As for my dies, Redding sells a set of calibrated washers for around 10 bucks so your dies, both 38 and 44 can do double duty without readjusting them for caliber, it even includes a ring for partial sizing. One last thing I do is before I drop a finished round into a storage box I take 2 seconds and drop it into a chamber checker. I have found a bulged case or a slightly offset bullet that wouldn't chamber. Better to find it on the bench than on the range.
Less is more
Having 2 sets of dies is a great idea. It makes changeovers much easier. I took your advice the 1st time I watched this.
When you are loading a test sequence keep in mind that they will all look the same after you have finished. If you drop your box you can easily get them mixed up. For safety I mark the individual cartridges so I can always tell them apart. I use a permanent marker and mark a symbol on the primer, a symbol such as a dot, a circle, a plus, a single line, one load can be blank. That gives me the ability to easily distinguish between 5 separate loads. If I need more than that I'll use another color of marker.
Excellent info. regarding .44/.38 special dies suitable for .357/.44 magnum reloading. An issue with a S&W .44 magnum comes to mind while viewing this clip. There may have been an issue with 'cylinder lock-up' you discussed in the video. While shooting at a local range in Rheingenheim/Mundenheim LU..a German colleague's new 629 Hunter classic blew apart in exactly the same way you described (sheared cylinder, no backstrap). Although the loads were far reduced, I was able to determine that a defect in the rotation of the cylinder caused a bullet to lodge against the forcing cone, and simultaneously set off the other cartridges. Even so, after that I'll never reduce below the data published for a specific cartridge. I rarely sit while shooting on a pistol range (25 meters), but it was good for me that day, with pieces of the cylinder brazing the top of the head. Quite like a grenade, like you said. Ironic how Ulm and Berlin have the strictest firearm proofing standards in the world. I should mention I prefer the same scale type and use the same yellow scoop!
Is it okay to load 44 special specs in 44 Mag Brass ??
My friend did the triple charge,blew the top 3 cylinders off a Ruger and bent the topstrap.
Good primer tips (no pun intended). I use an empty case to set my bullet depth and bullet crimp before loading any live rounds. I can then pull the bullet and reuse the case. I also bell my cases before adding powder.
Cannot fathom why anyone would give a thumbs down to this video. This gent tells us things about pistol reloading that took me years to learn (pre-internet). A ton of fantastic experience and information in a few minutes video. Thank you!
Reloading is a lot of fun. The Lee 4 head turret press is all you need in my opinion. It has served me well.
It was fascinating to watch this process! The importance of avoiding distractions is very evident.
This is great. I'm learning how to reload my ruger super blackhawk right now!
I really enjoy your rational and thought logic to your response here on the internet!
I so enjoy learning from you.
I have been reloading for many years but I am always open for advice and learn a few new tricks here and there to improve my handloading techniques. Thanks for the video. Same for your video disassembling a SW revolver.
I love all your videos. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
Thank you for showing me the reverse powder drop setting trick using a known charge size.
Great video. Great advice. Very informative. Enjoyed watching it