44 Magnum OAL?

[DDRanch]

I just casted up some 180gr WC from a Ideal 2C 429348 mold. Getting ready to load some up and I'm looking for OAL.

[Ed_Shot]

Don't have that mold, but I'm looking at a picture. And....I don't know your load or your firearm. Personally, I'd crimp in the top lube grove (if it wasn't too long for you cylinder).

[dla]

Your COL is set by your crimp groove(s). An S&W M29 cylinder is 1.7" long, a M69 is shorter. Give yourself some room for crimp jump.