Author Topic: 44 MAG BULLET BULGE (Read 1232 times)

RB-3 · « **on:** May 02, 2003, 07:49:42 AM »

I have noticed when loading my 44 Mag 240gr. HC bullets that I'm getting a bulge in the brass where the bullet ends inside. It dosent affect it droping into the cylinder or shooting but just seems odd. Am I doing something wrong or is that typical of reloading 44 mag ammo?

BCB · « **Reply #1 on:** May 02, 2003, 08:16:18 AM »

RB-3,

You can avoid this by just sizing the case to the depth the bullet will be seated. Full-length resizing is what caused this. It doesn't seem to hurt anything except the final reloaded round is a bit unsightly! Good-luck...BCB

daddywpb · « **Reply #2 on:** May 03, 2003, 12:20:26 AM »

I have the same problem with 38/357's.

MS Hitman · « **Reply #3 on:** May 04, 2003, 02:50:59 AM »

There is nothing wrong with this condition. It just means you have plenty of case neck tension to hold the bullet for a more consistant ignition. I'd recommend not worrying about it and continue loading like you have been.

Hcliff · « **Reply #4 on:** May 05, 2003, 11:08:18 AM »

Hitman is right. Good bullet tension. This happens for me too and not problems.

Have fun

Hcliff

CJ · « **Reply #5 on:** May 06, 2003, 07:08:22 AM »

Only downside is you will shorten case life. I ran into that with .30 carbine loads and got some splits in short order. little less sizing can help.

MS Hitman · « **Reply #6 on:** May 06, 2003, 10:15:10 AM »

I'm still using some of the same brass I started loading with back 15 years ago. Case life has not been an issue with this so far.

Bug · « **Reply #7 on:** May 12, 2003, 03:08:07 AM »

As stated above, it demonstrates good neck tension. And, partial resizing can eliminate the look, without eliminating the benefits. That said, I would look at a loaded round closely, to ensure that the bulge is the same all the way around. I had to get a slightly larger expander stem for my .44 dies when loading .431 bullets (for a Ruger I no longer own). When seated after using the stock expander, they were .001-.002" out-of-round. A slightly larger expander corrected it.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Bug.

1badmagnum · « **Reply #8 on:** May 18, 2003, 05:39:17 PM »

I sometimes notice this deformation when my crimp is too tight.
try loosening the crimp very slighly,maybe 1/8 turn and see if your deformation stops.