Taurus is kind of weird making the model 441 with such over size cylinder throats, it ticks me off because they did. Now I have to load two different size bullets for all three of my .44 specials....
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Taurus is kind of weird making the model 441 with such over size cylinder throats, it ticks me off because they did. Now I have to load two different size bullets for all three of my .44 specials....
Well, did you happen to notice my target above these post? They were shot with basically the same gun as yours, same brand, barrel length and caliber...and the bullets were sized to .432 diameter....
If you search the achieves you can find a thread on mould Beagling. A fellow here on our site has a name of Beagle. I think he invented the process.
It merely requires the purchase of some...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
I'm using a Lee Classic Cast single stage press to not only size, but swage bullets as well.
However, the screw on/off shell holder will have to be reduced by about 3/8 to 1/2 inch in height to...
sd5782, on the Taurus oversize cylinder chambers throats. Are you sure yours are that big?
My Taurus 441 measure out at .434 diameter and I use cast bullets, some with gas checks swaged to .432...
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I am wondering if you have tried the N-330 w/ the same bullet you shoot in your 2nd Model .44 SPL conversion? Probably be a real winner!...
dominicfortune00, your MK4 Webley would go good with my .38, but I doubt you'll sell.
However, my .38 special is available if its of any interest to you. I'm in the process of thinning my catch...
Meatco1, where the barrel screws into the frame, on the left side it has BNP with a little crown above it.
On the right side of it above in front of the trigger the frame says: MADE IN USA
so I...
I like the S&W 396, but those new S&W are a bit pricey at near $1,000. Same for their other .44 specials and .45 caliber guns.
That's why I'm a fan of Taurus guns. They make a good gun at a...
Rick, did it look anything like this one, which is a five screw.
Jim
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/44and45/PB210026croppeda698Xcroppedagain.jpg
Got a real nice one forsale in the classifieds. :coffee:
Jim
OK, in answer to my #9 post on this thread.
The weather is getting colder, but I finally got to make a short trip out to our local range to test the new VihtaVouri N 330 powder in my .44 speial...
Here's some home made slim jims, Speer 158 grain .358 dia. swaged to .432 dia. and a gas check added to boost weight to 163 grains.
Jim
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8.0 grains of Unique is a heavy load and recoil would be severe.
However, the Charter Arms revolvers are not useless toys, they are carried CCW
by men that can shoot them with aplomb. :Fire:
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What is the bullet weight of a Lee 430 swc bullet? Probably a 240 grain, is that right.
I'm using Lyman #429244 GC that drop from my mould at 265 grain.
Just trying to use up some GC bullets...
.45 Colt Trackers are nice in four inch barrels.
If they made them in .44 special I'd have one...and yes, I know you can shoot them in .44 magnums...but don't want too.
Jim
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About the Taurus .44 special. It can digest 265 grain #429244 GC without much trouble or recoil. I'm still experimenting with that weight bullet using other powders as well.
This picture is my...
Yes, if one sets the case handle side up, amazingly it reads the correct way...left to right wording.
Is this an oxy moron, or just moron stuff...Doah!
Jim
EDK, you are the man. Your color copy of the August/Sept. 2005 issue arrived in the mail today. It is as good as having the magazine itself...many thanks for your trouble in compiling it.
I've...
Yesterday, my wishes got fulfilled, the Taurus $10.00 plastic gun case came, and also three HKS 5-shot speed loaders for my favorite revolver...Taurus model 441 in .44 special.
The 5-shot speed...
Here is a solution to trouble some cast bullet that are to fat on their bases for GC.
Get yourself a swaging die in the caliber and diameter your bullet is be used, the die body would have to be...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Very nice work, but why didn't you mount the hinges inside...instead of outside?
Most gun boxex that Colt made in the 19th century were fashioned that way.
I have one of those types, it's over...
EDK, PM sent for loading tables.
Thanks, Jim :drinks:
Forum: Gas Checks
I usually do with nit picking. :mrgreen:
Jim
Forum: Gas Checks
Hey you guys bring up some really good points concerning PB vs GC.
What it is with me, I like to tinker and this leads me into a lot of labor intensive areas of the shooting hobby.
Bullet...
BP | Bronze Point | IMR | Improved Military Rifle | PTD | Pointed |
BR | Bench Rest | M | Magnum | RN | Round Nose |
BT | Boat Tail | PL | Power-Lokt | SP | Soft Point |
C | Compressed Charge | PR | Primer | SPCL | Soft Point "Core-Lokt" |
HP | Hollow Point | PSPCL | Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" | C.O.L. | Cartridge Overall Length |
PSP | Pointed Soft Point | Spz | Spitzer Point | SBT | Spitzer Boat Tail |
LRN | Lead Round Nose | LWC | Lead Wad Cutter | LSWC | Lead Semi Wad Cutter |
GC | Gas Check |