Starting out with .44 reloading

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All handloading data posted on Full-Bore UK from 23/2/2021 must reference the published pressure tested data it was sourced from, posts without such verification will be removed.
Any existing data without such a reference should be treated as suspect and not used.

Use reloading information posted here at your own risk. This forum (http://www.full-bore.co.uk) is not responsible for any property damage or personal injury as a consequence of using reloading data posted here, the information is individual members findings and observations only. Always verify the load data and be absolutely sure your firearm can handle the load, especially older ones. If in doubt start low and work your way up.
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Plumose
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Re: Starting out with .44 reloading

#21 Post by Plumose »

If you don't care about it being completely shinny you could go down the ultra-sonic bath option.

I got one very cheaply when Maplins was closing down, a little bit of citric acid and some washing up liquid and they come out nice and clean
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Re: Starting out with .44 reloading

#22 Post by jimbo303 »

Avoid the Washing Machine route for cleaning cases if at all possible.

A Club Colleague popped his 308 cases inthe Washing Machine for a spin. Thankfully he noticed before his Wife's Delicates went in next that one of the of the Drum paddles had been shattered and would have ended up shredding the contents of the next cycle !!!

As for Powder Scales - I had a days re-loading lesson when I started - the consensus was to avoid the Lee ones and pay extra for Hornady or similar. OK - they cost more but I have heard little positive about the Lee ones that are sold in Re-Loading Kits, that said all other elements of my re-loading equipment are Lee and I have no complaints - just not the scales.
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Re: Starting out with .44 reloading

#23 Post by Lever357 »

Lancs_Oakley wrote:Thanks I have a set of "reloadr" Marksman scales which you calibrate at each power on - will these be no use?
I have these. I also have RCBS 5-0-5 beam scales. I weigh on the beam and check on the Reloadr and they are usually spot on.
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Re: Starting out with .44 reloading

#24 Post by Lancs_Oakley »

Thanks
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