Swaging 44 magnum bullets

Finally got to mess around with my 429 swage dies from CH4D. Using 40 S&W cases and casting up 145 grain .401 diameter boolits form the Lee TC mould to make 240 grain 44 magnum/special Jacketed HP bullets!!

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[ratzilla59]

With the exception of the hollow point; can the same be accomplished with the CH4D 105 die?

[daywalker627]

@ratzilla59 I have not used the 105 dies, so I appologize for not having the answer. What I do know of the 105 die, is that it makes a half jacket only..

[ratzilla59]

In your video you use .40 cal S&W 145 grain truncated cone cast bullets. I've soured the web and the only comparable mould is the Lee S&W .40 cal 145 grain semi-wadcutter. Is this an acceptable substitute? Are you casting soft lead for the cores?

[daywalker627]

@ratzilla59 That mould should work just fine. I do use pure lead as it is easier to work with and will save wear and tear on the dies. BTW, my mould is a Lee Mould the I bought from midwayusa...

[bendeb62]

But are the bullets you made .429"......that never was stated?

[daywalker627]

@bendeb62 Yes. They were .429. My appologies if I forgot to mention that part.

[jackthrpppr]

Ive never heard of swaging this is amazing

[daywalker627]

@hawkdlb06 I have not been able to use any on deer yet. I am sure it will be more than capable tho ;) There are alot of things a person can do in the reloading world. You would be surprised!!

[hawkdlb06]

what kind of devistation would one of these rounds cause on whitetail? i had no idea that you could do stuff like this to make your own rounds, very nice video

[daywalker627]

@TheSatchrox Yes 44's are expensive. I have since sold my Ruger Blackhawk and these swage dies. Needed the money. At any rate, I will have another set of dies and another 44...