Papalote
Single-Sixer
Does anyone have any idea where to find the Speer shot capsules in 44 cal. Thanks in advance
44 shot capsules
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cwweld
Bearcat
There is an auction site called Obenauf Auctions, in their "Pro Auction" section there are some 44 cal shot capsules listed in one of the lots. Trick is I think it is a local outfit to northern Illinois/southern Wisconsin - you might contact them to see if they will sell/ship to you (unless you are local to Round Lake, Illinois).
Cal30 1906
Single-Sixer
I've been looking for a couple years and graf & sons finally got them in stock and before I could buy some myself they were gone.
cwweld
Bearcat
cwweld
Bearcat
Where are you located ?
Papalote
Single-Sixer
CW, I,m in south Texas. Rattle snakes will be out as so as it warms up. That could happen any day! lol
cwweld
Bearcat
Hankus
Blackhawk
I actually saw some of the CCI .44 Magnum shot shells at (I think) Wally World the other day. I passed because I've only shot two of the ten rounds I bought ~15 years ago; one to see how it patterned and one on a big Eastern Diamondback maybe ten years ago.
MHtractorguy
Single-Sixer
Have you tried Academy Sports?
Cal30 1906
Single-Sixer
Did it do a good job on the snake? I actually make my own without the capsules now. It's easy but takes a little time. Powder ,thick paper wad ,shot ontop filled almost to the mouth and topped of with a gaz check and sealed with either wax or super glue is what I use.
I actually have a couple of boxes that I bought years ago, unopened. This guy makes some nice loads that could easily be adapted to .44. Shot capsules break too easily when trying to crimp. Maybe a 3d printed model will come up as Speer-CCI seems to not make them very often. I actually think the following is better. Could easily be adapted to .44.
CCI has the ammo in stock, https://www.cci-ammunition.com/handgun/cci/pest_control_shotshell/6-3744.html
Easy .41 magnum shotshells
I use wads cut from a shotshell or .22 rimfire box. I made the wad punch cutter from a cut off and sharply chamfered 8x57mm steel case. They are .413" or so. I prime and flare unsized .41 brass. I use a .5cc Lee scoop of Bullseye, then push an over powder wad down snug with an inverted fired...
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CCI has the ammo in stock, https://www.cci-ammunition.com/handgun/cci/pest_control_shotshell/6-3744.html
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bigbillyboy
Buckeye
I have a small amount of the Speer capsules in 357, 44 and 45 from 20 years ago or more . I use A round or two some summers and some years none . As there seems to be a pretty good demand for them , I wonder why they are not being produced ? Nothing hi-tech about them .
as someone above posted you can fabricate them DIY. There are quite a few U-tube posts on making them from scratch . Maybe a call to Speer would get an answer ?
as someone above posted you can fabricate them DIY. There are quite a few U-tube posts on making them from scratch . Maybe a call to Speer would get an answer ?got some but Contender length. I have a bunch of just 38 cal capsules only if you get desperate. Good excuse to buy another gun
bigbillyboy
Buckeye
Yeah , looks like the shot capsules are being made ..... A bit expensive though , but they are not target ammo .
Cal30 1906
Single-Sixer
That's what I do except I top them off with a gas check. And they are actually better than factory.
Cal30 1906
Single-Sixer
I called numerous times and emailed them as well but never heard back from them.I have a small amount of the Speer capsules in 357, 44 and 45 from 20 years ago or more . I use A round or two some summers and some years none . As there seems to be a pretty good demand for them , I wonder why they are not being produced ? Nothing hi-tech about them .
bigbillyboy
Buckeye
Wow, I just called them last week for a bullet chart and they promptly mailed me one . The chart they sent me was 2023 , very pleasant gal told me to call back in a month as the 2024 bullet chart should be available . I will ask about the shot capsules .
Cal30 1906
Single-Sixer
Yes ive have pleasant experiences with them over the years but the capsules don't seem to be a priority
Hankus
Blackhawk
It slowed him down enough that my next round took his head off. During snake season I usually carry alternating shot shells and hog killer rounds in my revolvers.
