Loading the .44-40

#1 · June 15, 2008, 8:07 pm

anyone know if I need to trim to length new cases to load the .44-40 in the dillon XL650? Spent about an hour today trying to start loading for a buddy and his Vaquero and it seems finicky and wants to fold the side down a little.

#2 · June 26, 2008, 3:42 pm

There should not be any need to trim new 44-40 cases. The Ruger Vaqueros chambered for 44-40 historically have a tight chamber, and most prefer .427" bullets.

#3 · December 23, 2008, 7:23 pm

Are you lubing cases, 44-40 require lube.