Reloading 10.4 italian Bodeo revolver

[Lokihan]

Hey guys,

I'm thinking of picking up / looking for an Italian 1889 Bodeo revolver for my collection. I know of a couple of places on-line that still sell ammo for it, but at $1.75 a round.... I'd rather reload my own.

Does anybody know of a good way to reload ammo for it or a place where I can get a set of dies to reload the 10.4 cartridge or should I just get a custom set of dies made for it???

[Harbinger]

Lots of 10.35mm Italian reloading help over here!

uncletony
Posted - 05/20/2005 : 7:07:35 PM
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Hi I am going to add my two cents worth, I load and shoot my Bodeo by cutting 44 s&w special down to .890" load with 4.5gr Bullsye seat with .45 acp die and crimp with .303 British full size die, this fits the tapered cylinder nicely. I almost forgot, the bullets I use are .44-40 (.427) 200 gr purchased at midway, works for me.

DocAV
Posted - 08/29/2006 : 0656 AM
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Cases for the Glisenti/Bodeo revolvers are easy to make from .44 Special (Starline) or anybody's .44 Magnum cases.
Just trim to correct length, and taper the body using a .303Brit. FLS die. Use .425-.430 Cast lead round nose projectiles, 200 grains is good)---(The revolvers are pretty forgiving on bullet diameter).
Loads: Just use the equivalent .44 Special/Russian type load, but cut back about 10-15 % for starters.
I crimp mine by running the loaded rounds into the .303 die again (beautiful taper crimp)
A 44 Spec. die set can be used to seat the bullet, but remember to ensure the case has enough taper to enter the chamber.

BillOregon
Posted - 08/29/2006 : 1159 AM
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Doc: Thanks so much for the loading information. Sounds like Starline .44 Russian brass would work, trimmed from .97 to .89.

Mike