The Shooters Apprentice Podcast
The Shooters Apprentice Podcast
Episode 75 - Casting and Reloading For The 44 Special
In this episode of The Shooter’s Apprentice Podcast, Daniel sits down to dive deep into one of the coolest wheelguns Ruger ever produced — the GP100 chambered in .44 Special. Whether you’re a revolver nerd, a handloader, or just a fan of classic big-bore cartridges, this episode delivers a breakdown of why the .44 Special is still a awesome all around cartridge.
We also get into one of Daniel’s favorite parts of the shooting life: casting bullets and reloading. You’ll hear firsthand experiences with molds, alloy selection, powder choices, load development, and what actually performs in the 44 special. Whether you’re new to bullet casting or a longtime reloader, this segment lays out the real-world process, the mistakes, the victories, and the satisfaction of rolling your own perfect .44 Special loads.
From mild cowboy-level plinkers to warm defensive loads, we break down how versatile the .44 Special can be and why it’s still beloved by shooters who appreciate its accuracy, controllability, and character.
If you love revolvers… if you love the smell of hot brass and cast lead… or if you’re just curious why so many shooters are rediscovering the .44 Special, you’re in the right place.
Tune in, grab your favorite wheelgun, and let’s get into it.
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