Search:

I used the Ranch Dog 265gr sized to 433 over 22.0gr of H110 for this doe last year.224707

As per Ranch Dog's Load notes, Accurate No. 9 max is 17.8 gr. Alliant 2400 max is 18.0. These were tested out of a Marlin 336-44, COL is 1.56.
I use this bullet and a plain based version out of my...

I have a Lee 405-457-F that shoot very well out of my Guide Gun. It drops out of the mold at .459, I shoot it as cast with Lee Liquid Alox.

Key

I'm in Southeast Kansas and today is the first day I've seen any bucks in the daytime. I rattled an 8 pointer to about 60 yards but I couldn't get him any closer. I rattled a 4 pointer close enough...

Bullet diameter will be more important that plain base/gas check. With a 44 mag rifle, SAAMI groove diameter is .431 so size accordingly. I size mine to .433.

Key

I have a Lee 405-457-F that drops them at .459 that I shoot as dropped with good success and a Ranch Dog 425-460 that I size to .460 when installing the gas check that shoots great.
Between mine,...

SAAMI groove spec for 44mag rifle is .431. It's not a microgroove or Marlin thing. Unlike 44mag handgun which is .429, So your cast bullets will need to be at least .432. I size mine to .433.

Key

That's a big price difference, It pays to shop around.

Key

I'm on the same quest. I have been looking seriously at the Henry Big Boy Steel.

https://www.henryrifles.com/rifles/henry-big-boy-steel/

Key

I have Skinner sights on all my lever guns.

Key

Lee 405-457-F over 14gr of Unique and Ranch Dog 425460 on top of 46gr of H322. Both with Starline brass and CCI standard primers.

Key

The groove diameter on the 44 mag rifles is a SAAMI thing, not a Marlin thing. .431 for rifles and .429 for handguns. I don't know why it is that way, but it is. It makes for a lot of work if you...

At self defense range I would use my 12 gauge over my 45-70. Because my 12 gauge hold 7 rounds and my 45-70 Guide Gun only holds 4.

Key

I recommend the Skinner Sights also. While I don't use the winged sights like Maximumbob, I have the Guide Gun set on all my lever guns.

http://www.skinnersights.com/1895_sight_4.html

Key

I don't have a Henry Big Boy yet so I can't help. If you can't wait for an answer maybe the Henry Forum would be quicker.

Key

Your pictures show that you have the stainless steel model. Mine has the same looking barrel sleeve. Titanium models also say "Titanium" on the barrel or frame. If you put a magnet to it I'm sure it...

I use the Lee 102gr cast bullet also. It is shot as cast over 2.5gr of AA#2 out of my Taurus 738. I don't have any problems loading for it. I treat it just like any other caliber I load for.

Key

Technically, yours is not the "Tracker" model. Trackers have adjustable sights and longer barrels. Yours is like mine, just a plain model 415 stainless steel.

Key

I size my Ranch Dog 265gr cast to .433 and shoot them out of my Ruger Super Blackhawk and Marlin 1894. That's the joy of the 44 mag. SAAMI for handguns are .429 and rifles are .431 making shooting...

I've had great luck with Unique in my 45 colt. I even use it in my 45-70 without any problems. Besides Unique, Win 231 has worked well for me. lately I have been experimenting with AA # 2 and that...

I use the Lee 457-405-F and the Ranch Dog 425gr gas checked. I use Unique and H322 for powder. Both shoot extremely accurate out of my Guide Gun.

Key

Since you said you are a fan of Lee molds, You could try the Lee 457-405-F. Mine drops out of the mold at .459. I shoot it as cast. I dip lube it with 45-45-10 and It is very accurate out of my...

I shoot them out of a Marlin Guide Gun.

If the bullet is smaller than the size die you will have a mess.

I also have a Ranch Dog 460-425 That drops out of the mold at .462 that I size to .460...

I have the same mold. They drop out of mine at .459 with straight wheel weights. I shoot them as cast. I dip lube them with 45-45-10 and have pushed them to 1600fps without any leading but they group...

I've never slugged a Winchester barrel, only my Marlin. It was just as SAAMI says, .431. Why SAAMI has 44 mag rifles at .431 and handguns at .429 I have no idea.
I size my Ranch Dog 265gr cast...