What size expander plug for general 44 mag CASES?

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  • 2017-06-27 at 01:42 #489345
    julianbownes
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      Seriously interested in the M Die “like” expander plugs but not sure what size to buy for 44 magnum. I have two sizers. One that does .431 and one that does .4325. What size expander plug should I get for all of the loading?

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    • 2017-06-27 at 06:57 #508537
      adamsutherland
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        It all depends on the diameter of bullet that fits your gun.

        General rule of thumb starting point is an expander die that is 1-2 thou over bullet diameter and 1-2 thou under bullet diameter

        2017-07-06 at 16:39 #508538
        matthewsaunoras
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          For my Rossi 92 I size bullets to .433 and use the .434 x .430 expander plug.  For other pistol loads that use .431 or .430 bullets I use the .433 x .429 plug.  Seems to work well this way

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