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January 21, 2007
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After having this old Lyman American press for about 15 years sitting in a box it was time to get it out and start reloading. 44-40 ammo in Canada is hard to come by but I have lots of brass and bullets. I’m using 17 grains of 5744 powder topped with a 200 grain XTP .430 Dia bullet. I’m getting good patterns out of all my rifles with this load. I have a 1st model 1873 rifle, 3rd model 1873 SRC, a 92 SRC and a Marlin 1889 and just picked up a 94 in 44-40 a week or so ago but haven’t gotten it out shooting yet but will very soon. I’m told this old press is dated back to the 60 or early 70s and fairly collectable now as well. Glad I can save some money reloading for the old girls !
November 7, 2015
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Good job! I’ve been loading over 40 years and I’m pretty sure I haven’t saved a dime yet. All my savings go into equipment upgrades, dies and components for additional types of cartridges and tools you haven’t heard of yet but will someday be on your “must buy” list. That’s OK, it’s been fun! Loading manuals are your best friend, pick a new one up every year or so.
Enjoy!
Mike
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