Like the title says, I'm gearing up to load for a new to me caliber. The 41 Magnum. This is the first new caliber that I have adopted in a while and I guess I'm kind of excited! I already load for several revolvers cartridges so I'm not really asking any advice, just making conservation. I've had the pistol (S&W M-57) and a die set for a while. But, a friend just bought a Ruger Blackhawk in 41 and when we went to shoot it I realized how little ammo that I had for it.
Anyway, I've ordered another mold from Tom, at Accuratemolds, a SWC design. Midway will be shipping 1000 Starline cases, enough MTM flip top plastic boxes to store my loaded rounds in and a Lee Case Gauge type trimmer and lock stud.
As soon as the CC bill comes in and is paid I'll be ordering a Star Die and Top punch from Lathesmith. I've never had to buy new brass for a handgun before so this is a first, too!
Geeze, I just doubled what I have in the pistol!
Anyway, if any of you would be interested in sharing your pet loads I would like to see them. This will be mostly for plinking but I always try to tag a Deer with a new handgun. I'm thinking maybe Unique for midrange loads and 2400 for heavier loads? Yeah, I'm old school!