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Thread: 44 Magnum OAL?

  1. 06-06-2022, 04:57 PM #1
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    44 Magnum OAL?

    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.
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  2. 06-06-2022, 05:47 PM #2
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    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).
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  3. 06-12-2022, 09:52 AM #3
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    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.
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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
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HP Hollow Point PSPCL Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" C.O.L. Cartridge Overall Length
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