44-40 reloading

shootuadeal

October 11, 2008 10:39

can i load .430 diemeter 180gr jacketed sp in a 44-40 rifle. i know it generally calls for a .427 diameter. does anyone else reload 44-40. the rifle is a cimmaron yellowboy.

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  perry shooter

  October 11, 2008 10:42

  I would load lead bullets then it would not be as hard on the barrel . also a modern made REPRO barrel may just be set up for .429 bullets. you need to slug the bore.

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  shootuadeal

  October 11, 2008 10:45

  thanks perry but would it be safe to do that like i said is my question, im asking for another guy and he wants to you these for deer hunting but we arent sure of the safety of this bullet.

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  perry shooter

  October 11, 2008 15:45

  If the loaded round will chamber then a lead bullet is ok to use even if it is up to .003-.004 over size. I would not do this with Jacketed bullets however a Lead bullet makes a very good deer cartridge.

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