Recent content by HIKayaker

If anyone is still interested, I finally measured the cases with my available bullets. The answer is that the additional 0.125 length of the magnum brass does not allow for crimping any of my bullets before the ogive starts. Oh well, another good idea that won't work. Thanks to all who responded.

I'll have to check the bullets, of course to make sure there's enough bearing surface to crimp onto. But since I will be loading only flat point lead bullets, I should be able to crimp anywhere before the ogive starts. Another benefit to keeping the 44 mag case full length would be the...

I'm just getting into Cowboy Action Shooting. My lever action is a Win 92 clone in 44 spec/ 44 mag. I tried it out Saturday with the 44 mags and I could tell right away that I will be shooting it only with the 44 spec from now on. Ouch! Those crescent butt plates are just for looks. I've...