Thread: 44-40 Reloading/Shooting

Originally Posted by Makros

I've just loaded a bunch of these projectiles up in 44-40 and will probably sort a few more out tonight. Going to the range Sunday so will let you know how I got on. Did notice I needed quite a bit of a flare in the case to get these started.
Based on Arthur's posts I've given then a rather solid crimp.
Hard to go wrong for the price I felt; 400 for 120 odd dollars or something.

I haven't added any lube as the coating seems quite slick and extra seems superfluous.

I've long used the 158gn round and conical flat point in my 357mag. No lube is required with powder coated on any projectile. Would defeat the purpose of powder coating. Agree these are nice and slick.

The 158gn 357 are deadly on goats. I prefer the flat point as it cuts a better wound channel but the round nose is very effective and what I had first to use - same looking projectile, different manufacturer. I've never recovered one but I suspect they are soft enough to deform well.

And yes, the price is hard to beat plus the RiverHawkes are a very uniform bullet. And with the 44 cal you do have to flare enough to seat them easily. Upside is there is a tad more grip from neck tension. I also took Arthur McBrides advice, loaded AR2207 to slightly compress, about 26gn, and crimped hard with a Lee FCD

I have not been able to get mine to the range in 44-40 to test yet so will hear your results with great interest. Cheers J.