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Originally Posted by dinkydow
Looks like if I snag a .44 hand cannon I need to invest in some RCBS dies and another powder and pistol primers. I have never reloaded for a pistol before... only 30-06 and 308 match and practice ammo for 200-300-600 yard, three position, service rifle competition and the National Match courses of fire.
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I had a Model 29-2 44 with a 6" bbl, mate had the 629 classic hunter. I liked 44 mag back when we could have them. Shot a LOT of lead at the range, a fair bit of jacketed in the bush. I didn't drive the lead real hard so there was no need for gas checks & I had now fouling problems.
As said, Ruger redhawk is a stronger framed weapon but if you are shooting reloads I reckon the mod 29 is a gift from God.
In this modern age I have a Model 28 357, still the same big "N" frame the 44 is built on but only in 357. I like it but no where near as much.
Get yourself a Dillon progressive if you don't already have one. Crank out mucho rounds real quick. Pistol ammo is heaps easier to load with modern carbide dies.