44 mag issues

[fisherboo1]

I reload my own 44 mag with alliant 2400 20gr with a 240 grain swc. I've shot alot of these loads through a Ruger Super Blackhawk and a 1894 marlin with no issues. ok...I'm on my 3rd reload on these. Today I had some stick...I mean had to take cylinder out stick! had 2 in the marlin try to stick. I did reload some 17gr under the 240 gr swc with 2400. they seemed hotter in the pistol and also stuck. same in marlin... any help is greatly appreciated.

 

[TEXASforLIFE]

While I do reload 44mag, I've never used 2400. The only powders I've use are 296, lil gun and h110. Not a lead shooter, wish I could help. If guns are maintained/cleaned well then that removes part of the equation. Next have you checked case length before loading (not oal, case only). What is your reloading regiment?

 

[Annihilator]

While I do reload 44mag, I've never used 2400. The only powders I've use are 296, lil gun and h110. Not a lead shooter, wish I could help. If guns are maintained/cleaned well then that removes part of the equation. Next have you checked case length before loading (not oal, case only). What is your reloading regiment?

I was kinda of leaning towards case length also since he reloaded these several times

 

[TEXASforLIFE]

I was kinda of leaning towards case length also since he reloaded these several times

Some don't trim pistol cases. They're reasons to trim, like headspacing for 1! Might be why it's difficult to extract! On a revolver after firing did it stick against the frame and make it hard to advance?

 

[Annihilator]

Some don't trim pistol cases. They're reasons to trim, like headspacing for 1! Might be why it's difficult to extract! On a revolver after firing did it stick against the frame and make it hard to advance?

I always trimmed my .45acp cases when I shot bullseye at my club when they held matches, just to make everything the same

 

[TEXASforLIFE]

I always trimmed my .45acp cases when I shot bullseye at my club when they held matches, just to make everything the same

I trim before reloading on pistol and rifle. It just makes sense!

 

[Annihilator]

I trim before reloading on pistol and rifle. It just makes sense!

Definitely

 

[fisherboo1]

never had to trim Cases on pistol rounds. will look into it

 

[Annihilator]

never had to trim Cases on pistol rounds. will look into it

They will stretch in time especially if you firing heavy loads

 

[fisherboo1]

While I do reload 44mag, I've never used 2400. The only powders I've use are 296, lil gun and h110. Not a lead shooter, wish I could help. If guns are maintained/cleaned well then that removes part of the equation. Next have you checked case length before loading (not oal, case only). What is your reloading regiment?

I tumble, deprime, resize ,bell, powder charge and seat and crimp. honestly haven't checked case length, heard only on rifle rounds you trim. I do keep my rugers and marlin in tip top condition.

 

[fisherboo1]

They will stretch in time especially if you firing heavy loads

I'm going to check..
thank you

 

[fisherboo1]

I'm going to check..
thank you

max case length is 1.285, trim to case length is 1.275. all mine are at 1.275. my total coal is 1.61. I keep it at 1.6