RELOADING BASICS AGAIN

JEP

January 26, 2003 05:01

Thanks to all who replied to my 01/22/03 question on reload basics. The 2400 for the .44 Mag and the Win. 231 for the .45 are evidently popular choices. As per the LYMAN manual I loaded my first batch last night with 240 gr.HSP and 10 gr. of UNIQUE with Win. primers and snow or no snow I plan on trying them out today. Question: The .44 dies came from DILLON in the Square Deal B and I checked the overall cartridge length against a factory cartridge and they were the same. Is this method an acceptable QC check for most reloads? The only thing I adjusted was the powder charge and they look good...to me anyway.Will the .45 set-up be factory adjusted and require only powder adjustment? Also will a .44 DESERT EAGLE require a specific powder, bullet and hot charge. I'm out of room. Thanks.

James Edward Payne

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  queeksdraw

  January 26, 2003 05:33

  James, with all due respect, you realy need to get a book or two on reloading basics. If you dont have a dial caliper or a micrometre barrow at least 1. I'm sure your local libary has the books and will let you copy important pages or check out the books and take them home. I only say this because I fear you may injure your self or bystanders. This will help you so much, it's worth the trouble. Good luck.
  
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  chappsyny

  January 26, 2003 10:04

  I second what queeksdraw said. Reloading can be VERY dangerous if you don't know the basics and safety precautions. Get a book as soon as possible and READ IT before you start. You know what they say about an ounce of prevention. Besides, if you don't and you wind up loosing an eye or fingers or something you'll really be kicking yourself.
  
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  Iconoclast

  January 26, 2003 10:08

  JEP, make that three . . . . A decent caliper is not very expensive and can save you a lot of woe. Setting OAL, seating depth, etc. by eyeball is not the best idea since sliced bread. Odds are very good that with a mild load in a revolver, you will be fine, but why take the chance???

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  Matt45

  January 26, 2003 12:06

  Yep, a dial caliper and current manual is definetly required.
  
  As far as specific loads for the .44 DE, my neighbor has one and it will not feed anything other than a fully jacket round, so no Soft Points for it, although JHP's are OK.
  
  I wish I could tell you if the .45 dies need to be adjusted- that would mean that I own one![B)]
  
  
  
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  mballai

  January 26, 2003 15:22

  Here's an idea. I had a buddy who walked me through the reloading process when I was getting started without my even asking. Ask at your local gun shop if you don't have such a friend. Maybe an instructor or enthusiast who knows the ropes can help you set up and work through your first batch with you. Reciprocate by buying the guy a decent lunch or dinner even if you pay for instruction.
  
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  1911

  January 26, 2003 20:53

  i have a desert eagle in 50 ae when i first started reloading i tried 2400 and it was so dirty that it affected the cycling of the rounds after further research i found out that it was because the D.E. is gas operated and any little particles can clog up that gas tube and affect reliability so definetly try using a cleaner powder i use accurate #9 try that in your Desert Eagle. Hope this was helpful.

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  aby80

  January 27, 2003 11:19

  The first thing you need to do is telephone Dillon Precision Products at 1-800-223-4570 and get them to send you a manual on the Square Deal Press and while you have them on the line get one of their technicians to answer your questions. They are there to serve and do a very good job.
  
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