Loading Lead in a 44 Mag ???

[pistolchamp]

I didn't know you could use jacketed bullets for the first 30 years I owned 44 maggies. S&W or Ruger. Size them the same as the groove or .001" larger, use a fairly hard alloy and you won't have any trouble. I shoot 'em from 800 fps to full power and have hunted with them extensively in 41 Mag, 44 Mag and 45 Colt... great success with all. Gas checks are a good way to control leading at higher velocity, but, they add a bit of cost.

Favorite powders are PB, Green Dot, Unique and 2400 for the 41 & 44 and Green Dot, Unique and 296 for the 45 Colt.

Good luck