Loading .444 in a pinch

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23 September 2006, 01:34

Bill/Oregon

Loading .444 in a pinch

Swapped for a minty 444S micro-groove, and won't have time to wait for dies in the mail before deer season opens. Can I get by in a pinch with .44 Magnum dies?

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23 September 2006, 01:50

jackfish

I don't see why not. You would be partially sizing the cases which is OK. For many of the operations you could devise some kind of a stop so 444 dimensions would be achieved.

You learn something new everyday whether you want to or not.

23 September 2006, 04:49

fgulla

Why not just use the Hornady factory load this year and then re-load for next year with the proper dies?

Hornady makes some real good ammo, just a thought....

26 September 2006, 06:24

ireload2

You can't wait 3 days?