The .44-40’s biggest weakness, and one that can make it a challenge to reload, is a neck wall thickness of only 0.007" to 0.008", or about half the thickness of .44 Mag. 44 Rem Mag (Rifle) Cartridge Information ... 44 Caliber Reloading Components. The .44 Magnum ammo features deep penetrating cartridges and precise shot placement. Black Powder Revolvers; Black Powder Flintlock Pistols He usually hunts along some fields and I know he would like to be able to reach further out (Shotgun or straight walled cartridge only area of the state). This is a common combination for hunters in heavy brush, as well as in certain cowboy action shooting competitions. 12,828 Posts #21 • 1 mo ago. I have been loading IMR 4227 in the .44 Magnum almost as long as 2400 and found its burn rate to be the same as H4227. The partial exposed soft point allows it to expand on impact, but will hold together for better penetration than a non jacketed projectile, and allow for a great amount of energy transfer which is what makes this round ideal for hunting. The 44 WCF was introduced by Winchester along with the 1873 Winchester rifle, and has endured the test of time, being popular for many years as a rifle and handgun cartridge. Jan 12, 2021 #31 wturkey01 Old Mossy Horns. "J" bullets shoot pretty well to 50 yards but are tumbling by the time they get to 100 yards. I strongly recommend you get a manual and that you do not depend on any internet source (including me) for loads. 1; 2; First Prev 2 of 2 Go to page. The .44 Henry, also known as the .44 Rimfire, the .44 Long Rimfire, or the 11x23mmR (11x23mm Rimmed) in Europe, is a rimfire rifle and handgun cartridge featuring a .875 in (22.2 mm)-long brass or copper case. I've got the same gun coming and am wondering if there's room to get your thumb under the scope? The real size of the shots is smaller than I expected, which is about .429 inches in diameter. You can also use it for self-defense against elephants. bullets, I find myself shooting a lot of Hornady XTP, Nosler JHP and Sierra’s JHC. I have the Henry Big Boy in .44. Sometimes bring a 44, just for casual plinking. And one specific difference from 44 Mag. But I was less than impressed with the versatility of .44 Mag heavy rounds for that purpose. Henry Repeating Rifle in 41 Remington Magnum. RCBS' 44-40 Winchester 3-Die Cowboy Dies are built to slightly different dimensions than their regular dies to allow optimum sizing, expanding and crimping needed to load great lead bullet ammo. Another advantage of this ammunition is … The new Original Henry rifle is chambered for the 44 WCF centerfire cartridge (44-40), with only the changes needed to fire the newer cartridge. Henry H006S Big Boy Silver 44 Rem Mag 10+1 20" Silver American Walnut Right Hand Love it! Find full power 44 magnums are not all that much fun to shoot. Information about rifle load recipes seems to be a little sparse. All the top-end reloading data with pressure-tested data shows .44 Magnum loads maxing out at 35,000 psi (or 38,000 CUP). I have a few questions about reloading recipes for rifle vs. pistol loads in 44 mag. Powders for .44 Mag Reloading. in this rifle was an enjoyable experience. with good accuracy. Dusty, now sure what your intentions are for your 44 mag. These are stouter than pistol loads. My Dad switched to a Henry level action in 44 Mag last year for whitetail hunting. If you have considered buying or reloading the .44-40 Win, here are some helpful recommendations from my experience. Ok, now I've got the bug for a .44 mag man-cannon. I have been reloading the .44 … I use all of my .44 pistol rounds in it, new or reloads and it shoots quite well. The original .44-40 Win had a nominal bullet diameter, around .427”. Mostly a cost thing. Most reloading manuals offer loads specifically for .44 mag rifles. I mainly shoot cast bullets with Unique. First, the rims on modern Colt .45s are stronger than their 19 th Century counterparts; and second, .44-40 Winchester ammunition is rather scarce. Reloading and Firearms. One of my favorite heavy bullets is the 200-gr. What EC said. The Big Boy Steel 44 Mag is a lever-action, magazine tube-fed, repeating rifle chambering in .44 Magnum and .44 Special. Open up the load data page you wish to download. Contributor. Load Data Downloads. Load Data &Technical Information by Cartridge. Do you have an offset for the hammer? 44 Caliber Bullets. John Wayne and Lever-Action, American! Henry 44 mag. Reloading Information. I was wondering if anyone could shed some light on a target load for it. and .45 Colt cases. And the rim is about 1.285’’ of length. Compare 44 magnum ammo from the top online retailers to find the lowest price. All three are excellent choices for whitetail, plus they’re accurate to boot. Handloading the .44 Mag. I always bring along a pistol to the range to shoot during rifle barrel rest periods. Welcome Kelly! It's got what I thought … Load Data &Technical Information by Caliber. It may be moving up my wish list. Now the fact that the new Henry Big Boy Steel 41 mag is made at Henry Wisconsin, in Rice Lake, … Henry Krank & Co. Muzzle Loading Guns. From the specs the Henry Big Boy in .44 mag has 1:38" twist same as my Marlin. .44 Mag Ammo: An Introduction. I just picked up a new Big Boy Steel in 44 mag with the 20" barrel. I load this bullet over 13.0 grains of H110 and 12.0 grains of #2400. Muzzle velocity from a 4-5/8″ Ruger Old Model Flat-Top are 1,050 fps and 1,150 feet per second respectively. These features make it ideal for hunting even the largest of game. Go. This load should be safe in all currently produced .44-40 sixguns, and in my 7-1/2-inch .44 Special New Frontier (with a .44-40 cylinder in place) clocks out at 950 fps and 1-inch, 25-yard groups. I have purchased a turret press, dies, casings, primers, priming tool, two books, scales, reloading trays, etc. This will be the caliber that gets me into reloading. Red River Reloading - Henry Eagle Scout Centennial .44 Mag/SPL 20" Barrel Octagon Engraved Honestly, I'm most interested in shooting .44 special, though like the idea of being able to go with full mag loads for hunting and just plain old fun shooting. In fact 300 gr. However, load them in the Henry Big … Reloading Glossary. Many people also like it because they can carry a levergun in .44 Mag, which will be soft-shooting and accurate, and then pair that with a .44 Magnum revolver. Since I don't have any .44 special only firearms, I load .44 special type loads in my .44 mag brass. Find Bulk 44 magnum ammunition fast and cheap with Americas best ammunition search engine. The Lyman 49th Reloading book has rifle loads for pistol calibers like .357, .41 and .44 mag, but a quick check shows the max loads to be the same as the pistol max loads. When Hodgdon introduced H4227 during the 1950s, it was military surplus made by DuPont and therefore the same powder DuPont had been selling as IMR 4227 since 1935. In a past life, I reloaded some plinking rounds for 44 mag with cast lead bullets ("Lasercast" I think) and 8.9 gr of Titegroup. The 3-Die Carbide Roll Crimp Set is intended for loading straight-wall cartridges for … Please keep us posted on how that Henry shoots. NEI #200.358GC. I was picking up my rifle today and spotted these Berry’s .44 cal bullets at a great price (thinking cheap plinkers) so I bought them along with some starline 44 mag brass to load them in. He has been reloading for many decades. Although its name is 44 Mag, the diameter of the bullets is not .44 inches. The Lyman 49th edition reloading handbook has a bunch of good loads, with a separate section for rifles and very strong handguns. I have also found that altho loads that work well in my .44 mag revolvers also work well in my .44 mag carbines, the carbines always do a tad better with consistent accuracy using IMR4227 as … This 44 mag ammo was designed for anything from plinking, to serious training, all the way to hunting. My favorite everyday working load is 8.0 grains of Unique or Universal. The new Henry Single shot rifle in 44 magnum is a 1 in 20 twist if you want to be able to stabilize 300 gr + lead boolits. Sticking with 240-gr. The SAAMI specs call for a limit on the .44 Magnum of 36k psi (40k CUP). Shooting .44 Mag. The Designs of 44 Mag and 45 Colt. My research indicated a very narrow range of variance allowed in loads for both the rifle and handgun. First thing you need to do is get a good manual and read it, repeatedly and thoroughly. i get why the 1 nin 38 twist is used. The round has a total overall length of 1.345 in (34.2 mm), with a 200 or 216 gr (12.96 or 14.00 g; 0.46 or 0.49 oz) .446 in (11.3 mm)-diameter cast solid-lead heeled bullet. opens the door to an abundance of flexibility. I can shoot boolits up to 270 gr. Thankfully, Henry Rifles has tamed the mighty .44 Magnum with their Henry's Big Boy Steel 44 Mag. I think all I still need is bullets and powder. Unlike its flashier cousin, the Golden Boy, this carbine forgoes a brass receiver for a blued steel one. Thread starter 45/70 hunter; Start date Jan 3, 2021; Prev.
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