Source for .44 Rem Mag, .432", plain base, cast bullets?

[66GTO]

I want to try some hard cast lead hand loads for my Marlin 1894 with a .4315" bore. Can someone recommend a source for 200-260 gr., .432" diameter, PBHC bullets? Or should I look for .433" or gas checked?

[Les Staley]

Mt Baldy Bullets, PO box 835, Cody Wyoming 82414 307 754 5255 HTH Les

[TedH]

The bigger the better with a Marlin 44. I'd try the .433" gas check bullet.

[RKrodle]

Try these folks, they make a variety of sizes and they are one of our sponsors.

http://www.montanabulletworks.com/

[Grizz]

www.beartoothbullets.com

the only brand I buy these days

[66GTO]

Try these folks, they make a variety of sizes and they are one of our sponsors.

http://www.montanabulletworks.com/

Umm............I knew that I bookmarked that web page a while back and forgot about it. As my dear old Daddy used to say, "It must be my Old Timers disease."

Thanks. I'll give them a try as soon as my .44 Mag dies come in from Natchez Shooters Supply and I get some LP primers.

[1886]

Mt Baldy Bullets, PO box 835, Cody Wyoming 82414 307 754 5255 HTH Les

I like Mt. Baldy's product as well. He is not cheap but he is good. 1886.

[scr83jp]

I want to try some hard cast lead hand loads for my Marlin 1894 with a .4315" bore. Can someone recommend a source for 200-260 gr., .432" diameter, PBHC bullets? Or should I look for .433" or gas checked?

Oregon Trail Bullets www.laser-cast.com

[O.S.O.K.]

I know you're lookin for ready made bullets but you really should consider getting a mould of your own and a simple casting setup. You won't regret it!

[O.S.O.K.]

I want to try some hard cast lead hand loads for my Marlin 1894 with a .4315" bore. Can someone recommend a source for 200-260 gr., .432" diameter, PBHC bullets? Or should I look for .433" or gas checked?

Oregon Trail Bullets

Laser Cast use moulds which drop rounded bottom bullets. I'd go with squared bottoms for plain based - the rounded can cause gas cutting and leading. Further, they aren't sized large enough for this man's rifle.

I would say also to go with a gas check design to simplify your efforts at getting an accurate and high velocity load.

[66GTO]

I think I found the answer to my problem. I was digging around Montana Bullets web site and found this:

Overbore 44

A customer of mine was describing problems he was having with his new Marlin 1894 Cowboy II in 44 mag. Seems that when the bullets hit the target (seldom), there were clear signs of tumbling. Curious. A call to Marlin informed him that they are using .432" bores to reduce pressure! Friends, that model will never shoot a typical .429-.430" bullet accurately. It just so happens that I had a similar problem years ago with a Remington Model 788 in 44 mag and had two custom moulds cut. Problem solved. My customer tells me the rifle now shoots "one ragged hole". These two NEI moulds, a 230 grain SWC-GC and a 240 grain SWC-GC, are made to size out at .433" and turned both of these guns into respectable shooters. Do you have an overbore 44?

"A call to Marlin informed him that they are using .432" bores to reduce pressure! " Thanks a lot, Marlin. One of the reasons I bought the Marlin was because my Puma .44 Mag is overbored.

[Lefty Dude]

The only way you are going to get a properly sized 44 barrel is with a 44-40. Mine are either .428" or .429".