.44 Russian in Lyman .44 Spec/Mag seat & crimp die?

[Dutchman]

Heard Starline had .44 Russian and since I have no firearm for said caliber with the exception of the Model 29 and Ruger Flatttop .44 Special.... I went ahead and ordered 200 pcs.

My very old Lyman carbide dies date to the early '70s. I can't think of a good reason that I can't lathe turn the seat/crimp die until I can get full seated depth and roll crimp. Am I missing something?

Dutch

[cwtebay]

I wholeheartedly agree! I have a Lee FCD for all three, but I don't think that will be an issue.
I shoot all 3 from my Ruger SBH's as well as the S&W #3 Russian and am pleased with the results.

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[K43]

I shortened a Lyman .44 Special Seat and Crimp die for .44 Colt (modern, not rebated bullet). Just a hair longer than the .44 Russian. The expander die was adjustable far enough to work without modification. Of course, the sizing die didn't care how short the cases are.

[Bazoo]

You are correct, shortening the seat/crimp die at the base will work just fine.