Loading Lead in a 44 Mag ???

[Gil Martin]

Yes, you can shoot lead bullets through your .44 Magnum revolver. The appropriate loading data may for lead bullets may be different than that for jacketed bullets. My recommendation would be to refer to the Lyman (or other) reloading manual that lists the lead bullet you intend to use.

The leading question depends on the hardness of the lead and the velocity of the loads. Shooting jacketed bullets may or may not help remove a leading problem. I shoot my own cast bullets made from wheelweights and linotype and they are hard and do not lead the bore. I do not use maximum loads with cast bullets. All the best...
Gil