.44 practice loads?This is a discussion on .44 practice loads? within the Ammo Dump forums, part of the Firearm Forum category; Hi all,
I recently acquired a .44 mag Redhawk , and I need to get some advice on inexpensive (relatively) practice loads. I need something ...
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June 26th, 2012, 05:03 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Texas
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Hi all,
I recently acquired a .44 mag Redhawk  , and I need to get some advice on inexpensive (relatively) practice loads. I need something that will adequately simulate the .44 mag round in point of impact at defensive distances (0-15 yds), but not break the bank, or my hand  . Pointers on specific brands would be helpful...
All advice is appreciated!
Regards,
M.R.
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June 26th, 2012, 05:33 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: WA.
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Originally Posted by MRad  Hi all,
I recently acquired a .44 mag Redhawk , and I need to get some advice on inexpensive (relatively) practice loads. I need something that will adequately simulate the .44 mag round in point of impact at defensive distances (0-15 yds), but not break the bank, or my hand . Pointers on specific brands would be helpful...
All advice is appreciated!
Regards,
M.R. | I use cast lead bullets with Trail Boss powder for practice loads, only way I could find to not break the bank.
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June 27th, 2012, 05:29 AM
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I have used 8 grains of unique and a 240 grain swc. It is 900 plus fps and bery accurate in my snh and smityh 629 and in my 51/2 redhawk.
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June 27th, 2012, 06:35 AM
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Last edited by sp101er; June 27th, 2012 at 07:18 AM.
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June 27th, 2012, 11:42 AM
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Really, the only answer to solving your ammo problems with whatever caliber is simply to start reloading.
A couple of hundred dollars will get you started. You will pay for it in the first thousand rounds you load.
After you get comfortable reloading, then you can examine bullet casting. Again, another two hundred dollars and you can be turning out your own bullets.
That makes you pretty much independent on ammo supplies (it will be necessary to stock primers and powder but every time I look at my stash, I get a smile on my face).
Dale53
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June 27th, 2012, 12:13 PM
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Don't know of any commercial .44 Magnum loads that aren't full power loads (after all, it's a magnum!). Point of impact will differ with the weight and velocity of the bullet used and the only "light" loading for your gun would be .44 Specials...
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June 27th, 2012, 12:24 PM
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There are places that sell it as a kit with more of the items you need. So look around or check the gun shows.
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June 27th, 2012, 12:26 PM
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June 27th, 2012, 01:21 PM
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There are some outfits that sell bulk reloads. georgia ammo. com and some others. Look around the internet. There is probably someone near you. Good luck.
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June 27th, 2012, 02:10 PM
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cheaperthandirt.com has some stuff from Bitter Root ammo that is cheap. Reloading your own like others have suggested is the cheapest after the initial outlay for equipment and components. However if you do not plan to shoot much the Bitter Root stuff may work. I think Cheaper than Dirt is in Texas.
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June 27th, 2012, 03:08 PM
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I reload four calibers, save on all, but I'd suggest that 44 has gotta be one of THE best candidates for reloading. Expensive to buy factory ammo but lots of reload choices - my favorite to reload.
Last edited by CdnInAz; June 27th, 2012 at 03:13 PM.
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June 27th, 2012, 03:47 PM
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How much does a re-loaded shell end up costing on average, not counting amortization of the equipment?
The box of Remington jacketed soft-point were ~$.90 per round (1st purchase of .44 mag ammo). The Gold Dot h.p. were $1.50 each (gulp).
I would imagine there is no difference in cost between re-loading a magnum load vs. a "special" load, other than the amount of powder and/ or bullet type?
Sorry for the noob questions, this move to the .44 mag has brought up a bunch of new things to consider ranging from bullet cost, to weather practicing with a non magnum load is effective when switching to mag. loads, to the question of over-penetration if a magnum load is used in a defensive application...
I appreciate you all sharing your insights and experience!
Regards,
M.R.
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June 27th, 2012, 04:05 PM
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It cost about .12 per round.
About $6 a box of 50
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July 7th, 2012, 11:40 PM
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Originally Posted by CdnInAz I reload four calibers, save on all, but I'd suggest that 44 has gotta be one of THE best candidates for reloading. Expensive to buy factory ammo but lots of reload choices - my favorite to reload. | Yes, for sure. I load for (in handgun) .38 Spl, .357 Mag, 9mm, and .44 Mag, and I can attest to that. I can't believe how much even the cheapo factory ammo costs for .44 Mag.
And now I have a 240SWC mold and hundreds of pounds of free wheelweights and linotype, which should enable me to load my .44s at even less cost.
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