Well , I loaded up my first ever batch of 44/40 this weekend and it went very well. I had read a lot on it before diving in , and a common complaint was crushing cases because of the thin walled brass mouths on these.
I am proud to say , after loading 100 rounds , not one ruined case. 50 new star-line brass , and 50 new Winchester brass. Seemed to take a long time though with my old single stage press , but I guess I was going extra slow and careful . I used .429 dia. , 210 grain cast bullets , so had to flare the mouths before seating , then finished off with the Lee factory crimp die. Used a moderate load of Unique powder.
The Whitney Kennedy wants out of the gun locker BAD. Maybe tomorrow we will go for a drive to the range.
I am proud to say , after loading 100 rounds , not one ruined case. 50 new star-line brass , and 50 new Winchester brass. Seemed to take a long time though with my old single stage press , but I guess I was going extra slow and careful . I used .429 dia. , 210 grain cast bullets , so had to flare the mouths before seating , then finished off with the Lee factory crimp die. Used a moderate load of Unique powder.
The Whitney Kennedy wants out of the gun locker BAD. Maybe tomorrow we will go for a drive to the range.
