Round Ball Loading

[inthebeech]

I found a round ball mold at a local gun shop yesterday, tucked far back and gathering dust in its box. It is a single cavity Lyman and is stamped .440
Could I use this for my 44 special? I would run it through my .432 push through die (430 from Lee which I honed out to fit my cylinder throats exactly), tumble lube them and have a decent, plinking projectile?
Any advice / do's/don't's?

[Ohio Rusty]

Since there are no lube grooves to crush, it would probably push thru if softer enough. Lube it well. There is a .433 Round ball mould available also. If the .440 is too big, maybe sell that and get a .433. I have a .429 I use in my .44's as a powder puff load.
Round ball in guns are pleasant to shoot. Even the guys that shoot the big 500 S&W's can load a .503 or .505 round ball that is available for fun. We don't always have to shoot earth shattering loads ....
Ohio Rusty ><>

[1Shirt]

It will work. Might want to check Beagle's article on loading RB's. It is one of the best on the subject that I have seen.
1Shirt!:coffeecom