I have the old Lee group buy version of this mold and worked up some data for my Rossi 92, but was curious what results and load data others have come up with in their Rossi or other carbines. The reason I'm asking about the Mihec version is that it looks like it was much more popular than the Lee version was, so I figured I might get a lot more info.
In looking back, I found this thread, but it didn't have a lot of info from .44 mag carbine users:
http://castboolits.gunloads.com/show...6-gr-hp-Bullet
Mine come out right about 295 grains sized, lubed, and gas-checked, and are about .434, maybe just a tiny bit bigger. I size them with a .434" sizer from Buffalo Arms.
So far I've worked up to 18 gr. Lil' Gun, and 21 gr. of 296, both using the middle crimp groove. My 92 doesn't like it if I try to use the bottom crimp groove. I get an average 1495 fps velocity with a SD of 10 with the Lil' Gun load, and 1487 fps and SD of 18 with the 296 load.
I took the Rossi 92 and the Lil' Gun loads black bear and deer hunting in Prince William Sound a couple years ago, but unfortunately I didn't get a chance to see how they would perform on that trip.
I'd love to hear what kind of results and loads others have come up with for their carbines.
Thanks,
Mike