SBH 44 magnum forcing cone angle

[Carriertxv]

I’ve asked on several other forums of what the best angle would be. Cylinders are getting opened up and forcing cone probably changed. I’ve heard 11 and 18 degrees. A member on Ruger forum who’s opinion I respect said 11 as 18 will cause issues. Will be shooting mostly lighter lead loads out of it.

 

[rclark]

11 degrees has been the 'standard' for lead bullets. Works good for me in my .357s, .44s, and .45s.

 

[bluestreakrem]

My Brownells kit states:

9mm through .41 calibers can use 11 or 18 degrees

.44 through .45 use 18 degrees

Sturm Ruger factory .38-.357 use 5 degrees

 

[Carriertxv]

Got it back today and going to shoot it tomorrow to see how it shoots. Throats are at .432 and the forcing cone at 11 degrees now.