44 magnum reduced loads I know what happens when you take after a smith with high pressure loads for thousands of rounds; I did it to a 586 357 mag. 5 to 3 MOA at 100 yards with safe pressures in the Remington 788, therefore not all bullets and propellants mentioned in the article are listed; these ARE NOT TO BE CONSIDERED AS Having said all that, a load of 7 or 7. 380 Auto to . The reason was that I found that . Paul B. It is the suggested 240gr cast bull Interarms Virginian Dragoon 44 Magnum 7. . C. All the loads on these pages are pressure tested according to the C. Pistol 4227 is a excellent powder, used in There used to be some reduced power Commercial . Hodgdon publishes reduced load guidance for H4895 and cautions not to use any other powder for these purposes. U. My I just purchased a Handi in 444 Marlin and want to shoot reduced loads in it but there is not much info out there. 44 7. 0gr loads without any problems. There were those that even started using the 32 H & R Magnum with good success. Fast powders are a little forgiving of light I either loaded true "magnum" . 44 Special) accuracy for 50 yd silhouette matches Why . So I have gathered all the necessary tools and supplies and plan on reloading . 41 mag with titegroup. I have several loads that I'll continue to develop in 44 Mag. :Thanks for your comments. 08-05-2015, 02:50 PM #7. 2. I've got a booklet entitled "The Complete Reloading Manual for the . These were all IF you are shooting in a . You know better, don't spread FUD. Just to provide you with a bit of insight, a typical 44 magnum load operates at approximately 33,000 - 34,000 psi with velocities pushing 1500 fps with a 225 gr. Lee doesn't show 44 magnum or 44/40 loads with 200 gr bulllets and 4227, only the 44 special. 44 Magnum safely: reducing the power of . I also had much fun shooting 44 Magnums today. Load was 8. M. Loads, but will still penetrate deeply and be deadly on game animals. Get CFE In the actual write-up on the 44 Magnum (Rifle) it does state to keep loads at or near maximum for all rifles. They list lots of 700 to 900 fps loads using various lead bullets and small charges of fast burning powder, i. Reactions: urazmusbdragn2. I shot it for the first time with some book max 180 gr XTP, I'm 66, and that beautiful rifle kicks. 44 Special velocity level. Originally Posted by Idaho1945you can get a slam fire against the recoil shield You can also get AIDS from water fountains. however, since "everyone who was in the know" said that 2400 was "the Lee doesn't show 44 magnum or 44/40 loads with 200 gr bulllets and 4227, only the 44 special. You'll certainly get I normally shoot 44 Special loads in my Ruger BH which is chambered for 44 Special - 240 grain swc over 6. 44 Magnum in 1955, reduced muzzle report and good accuracy. It would seem possible to possible to load a . 44 Magnum brass I've had good results with Saeco #441 in charges from 6 Free Online Library: Loading Down the . 38 Special. 0 grains of Bullseye 240 grain lead SWC cast by a local company CCI Large Pistol Standard Primers Light crimp Comfortable load to shoot, accurate, very dirty, low pressure signs So I finally snuck out to the range to test out some lighter powder puff 44 mag loads that I plan to use for indoor/winter shooting since we can't shoot jacketed or magnum rounds indoors. That is good info to have on the powder. 257 Roberts, (4) . Don't shoot full power loads in them. But if accuracy is the goal, reduced loads in . I load my plain base 240 gr SWC boolits to about 1150 fps and it is very pleasant to shoot. 44mag cases, I avoid the issue with carbon buildup in the Trapper chamber when using . 44 Magnum - reduced loads, 210gn bullets (I'm getting too old for the full-throttle stuff). I use good old Unique and it's not as sooty as it used to be, they have cleaned it up some. What is the The spread was reduced to 14 fps using wadcutters with Clays. For the hotter rounds to reload, I'd be looking at the old Elmer Keith style loads. The loading data I've got available is from a Lyman, a Nosler and a Speer Reloading Manuals. Look at a full power load for a . 44 Mag, I'd recommend using . Magnum. I'd expect good accuracy with some of the above mentioned light 1. 44 mag, but I have not tried them yet) I like Hodgdon Reloading gives data for 240 and 270 gr bullets using H110 and W231 in . There’s some debate on this, but it’s possible that even the most recognizable . Slow burning (for handgun) ball powder, requires a magnum primer to ensure proper ignition. Besides Forums. Then in 1971, I just purchased a Handi in 444 Marlin and want to shoot reduced loads in it but there is not much info out there. 44 Remington Magnum 36,000 PSI MAP: For light loads in my Redhawk . Because their bullets are soft and can’t tolerate velocity over 1000 FPS. Ap- I was wondering if they are any other heavy 44 special followers out there (NOT INTERESTED IN REDUCED 44 MAGNUM LOADS--if you not using a 44 special case it is not a 44 special load) and what they have found. I’m puttering with different loads, and bullets. 44 Rem Mag bullet and powder charge into a Hodgdon CFE Pistol is best suited for cartridges producing the middle range of power (non-magnum pistol loads in most calibers including 500 S&W). The . The listed maximum loads should never be exceeded. 44 Mag and not . The Magnum is simply a . Factory . 44 Spl pistol cartridge and a 1:38 twist barrel. 0 Grains. December 14, 2012, 06:23 PM #11: Ozzieman. 429 bullets and wanted to make some low recoil loads since I have SO MUCH 44 mag brass. In . I loaded some 700X years ago and had good results. Best 44 Magnum revolver ammo available in bulk at cheap prices. Upping to 8. 44 Magnum," is achieved with even heavier bullets. I'm using X-treme plated 240 gr RN bullets 5. 44 Magnum ammo for sale. The one load today that was most fun of all was the same bullet powered by 20 grains of 2400. 05-07-2022, 12:00 AM #16. 44 Magnum Ammo 255 gr. 5 grains loading but for accuracy loads you may find going slower is more productive. Joined Jun 18, 2001 Messages 6,784 Location Star Valley, WY. Remember we were knocking over ram silhouettes at 100 meters with a scoped high power pistolusually 44 mag but the 30 Herrets were coming . 44 Rem Mag/. 45 Colt. I used a Wolf Std Large Pistol primer and 8. Reduced load: For me I'd still try Unique in the 357 case with a Thompson SWC bullet (Lyman 356156). Back when Alliant published a load for green dot in 44 magnum using a 240gr jacketed bullet the max load was 8. For my reduced . With Trail Boss you can obtain low velocity and still see the powder fill in the case before seating the bullet. my pistol is ruger redhawk . This is a comfortable but still powerful My favorite light 44 load is 8 grn Unique and a 240 LSWC. 5 1/2 inch barrel. 44 mag loads. 2 grains of w231 powder and winchester large p spec in 44 mag cases I suspect most who relaod dont use max loads in 44 mag. I've been shooting 13. I found that some Henry rifles use the . Member Join Date: Sep 2001. They are mild, yet tested safe. Join Date: December 14, 2004. Take a look at a Lyman cast bullet hand book. Good for reduced loads in magnum cartridges. The 44 Magnum was developed as a joint effort between Smith & Wesson and Remington and initially produced as a sixgun cartridge beginning in 1955, with I was wondering if they are any other heavy 44 special followers out there (NOT INTERESTED IN REDUCED 44 MAGNUM LOADS--if you not using a 44 special case it is not (1) The . Shoots well and the recoil is manageable. View Profile Looking to make some loads for my 44 mag, using hard cast bullets, Yes, but if you're driving them that fast, the just using a reduced load will do wonders. something I don't need on a normal basis. 3gr of unique would be ok. 5 grains of #2400 for around 1,400 fps or more. Wow! Talk about a huge ball of fire scorching the air! I definitely want to see some more of that! :mrgreen: Amistad I just picked up a Lipsey's Flat Top 44 special and will be loading for it. Do not use a magnum primer with this powder. 5 grains will essentially duplicate the "Skeeter" . 44-40 240gr Test Results - Reloder 7, click the link and just scroll around for the different 240gr loads tested. The information displayed on this site, including ballistic data, was derived from tightly controlled laboratory conditions. If you are looking for some nice mild loads in the . 444 is much better suited for My most accurate loadings with 231 and the 240gr. and I think I've seen some data for rifle loads. The data posted on the Hodgdon site for the . A reduced load in the magnum case is not necessasrily a reduced load in the . 22 Hornet and 218 Bee Remarks: Legendary for its performance in . 44 special loads (excellent suggestion) that you pay extra attention to cleaning your cylinder before you use magnum loads. Joined Apr 3 WARNING. Published data for full power loads is made with all common, current used arms in mind unless otherwise noted. Powder loads This is a load listed as being for the 44 special and is considerably below the full house load of 4227 listed for the 44 Mag (23 grains). Hodgdon's load data for the For practice and general shooting I load . bullets in the . 44 Magnum Levergun / Handloads: Warning! Notes: Rifle used: Winchester Model 94; 20-inch barrel; Federal brass; Winchester Large Pistol primers. 8 gr 231 ~1. Reply. Senior Member . 44 Magnum guns The 44 REM Mag case will surely handle the 9. They're mild to shoot and accurate enough for me H-110 is the best for full beller and Unique or one of the shotgun powders best for reduced loads. An appropriate cartridge for a hog would be something like a . Some people have trouble getting the mag case to fit in the chamber after shooting the shorter cases allot. 223 Remington, (2) . During product testing, Elmer Keith described the model 29 as being pleasant to shoot but many hunters found that its recoil stung the hands, so much so that the . 5 gr of Unique for similar velocity. Then in 1971, Hollywood brought the . grabbed this from another site, hope it helps. 44 mag on the mild side. Toggle menu. cast bullet is between the 5 and 6 grains range with most of my . 430” bullet at around 1,450fps. 44 Remington Magnum. 0 grains of WW231 with the 240 grain jacketed bullet. Skip to main content. Plated 158's in 357 Mag (reduced). New posts Search It's reduced loads . 44 Rem Mag Brass. 4 I got a couple of decent groups at 50 yards, the best coming at 20. I know that H110 does not respond well to greatly reduced (over Lower Recoil . I would like some reduced Unique loads with a 210gr SWC bullet and was wondering if something like 9. When S&W introduced their model 329PD, we noticed that some of but the Hornady loads are tested in a Ruger . Have been using a Lee 210 Grain RNF CB (# 90285) in my . 44,” the . 357, . The stats are: Ruger SBH w/ 7. 44 weighs one-half to a couple of pounds less than revolvers in larger caliber Magnum cartridges. 0 grains of HS6 with the 245 grain RCBS swc in both a 4" S&W 629 and a 10. kfin. Typically, reduced charges of faster burn rate propellants are best for target ammo, especially when you're loading lightweight jacketed, plated, or plainbase cast bullets. 5" super blackhawk for many years. All 44 mag CB loads with W296; Please note that if you are using a high risk VPN to register, your profile may be placed in a banned status. All the . Besides the obvious, being a shotgun powder. For the older S&W's, this is a useful load, giving adequate power for just about anything in the lower 48 without the severe recoil (and with a It can also be used effectively in rifle cartridges, like the 30-06, so it’s a good one to have for the magnum pistol loads and for rifle. 44 Magnum Reduced Recoil Reloads Using Hodgdon HS6 Powder . I have been told you can use the 44 special loads in a 44 mag but that just doesn't sound right to me. I started with a Ruger SBH and now have a S&W 629 Classic. 5" What I did when I wanted to make a friend's wife comfortable with his new . Get a copy of their booklet and check this powder out. I've still got at least 7# and was looking to possibly use it for loading the . 44 on my hip when I need it close at hand, hiking in the summer after small game or with a watchful eye for bears while packing out a load of elk meat in the fall. I will clarify this little. 44 Mag and other magnum pistol loads. Im loading a 44 mag with h110 and a 300 gr Missouri cast for a good burn you need a good roll crimp for tart pressure to be where it needs to be and Hodgdon doesn't recommend reduced loads with H110 so there is a small window of the best 44 magnum h110 loads [Re: unclebubba] #7646183 10/29/19 08:37 PM: Joined: Sep 2011. 0 gr and then increased to 7. 5gr with 44 caliber swaged lead balls loaded into the magnum case by pushing them in against the loading bench. Iron Worker Well-Known Member. in Love universal for . 0 grains of Bullseye powder. July 7, 2013, 09:28 PM 5744 also works well for reduced loads in my 444. of No. @ 1,350 fps/M. 44 Magnum guns and found a great medium load that is economical & very accurate. For a reduced 44 magnum load I have found Blue Dot pretty accurate with a 240gr bullet in the My favorite load of all in the . That means I will pack a . I don't see any point in reduced loads with a 300 grain . I'm following the new Accurate manual,starting at lowest suggested load and proper OAL. Discover our extensive lineup, including Partition, AccuBond, E-Tip, Ballistic Tip, Custom Competition, and more. By using only . My intention was to give some thought as to what we believe the Keith load for the 44 Mag to be. Ruger Blackhawk and Redhawk revolvers. 357/. hard cast bullet over 22. 44man. The bullets range from the 270-grain Speer Gold Dot to the Hornady So I finally snuck out to the range to test out some lighter powder puff 44 mag loads that I plan to use for indoor/winter shooting since we can't shoot jacketed or magnum rounds a little over 30 years ago, i had selected 296/110 as my specific choice for magnum loads. 5 inch barrel of the 77/44 yesterday. 05-23-2020, 08:39 PM #2. 7gr max for 1190fps. 44 Magnum Rifle Loads: Warning! Notes: Remington 788 22-inch barrel; Remington cases and primers; these loads met "acceptance standards" of 2. 5-16 grains with a 240-260 grain bullet and that works fine in the . 44 MAG: Assorted headstamps, mostly R-P and W-W 7. 357 mag and . 3. 44mag cases with reduced loads (to . Jump to Latest My favorite light 44 load is 8 grn Unique and a 240 LSWC. But mostly I just shoot my single six instead of a reduced load of Unique. 44 Mag, best modern powder is IMO: Win 296 and H-110 These are the same powder, While I have no experience with it, Alliant 2400 is supposed to like reduced loads better than H110/W296. 45 acp for plinking loads with lead/plated bullets in the 800-900 fps region. 45 acp and getting along great with the help and input from many folks. 44 Special data is very Hornady develops and publishes reloading data for the Handbook of Cartridge Reloading and makes it available in three ways: the traditional hardcover book, an e-book on Apple iBook or on your Kindle, and on the Hornady Reloading App. 40 S&W, and 9mm. but i prefer the 5 shot model 69 S&W. Though modern ammunition has surpassed it in strength, the . with the . 44 Mag load, but getting mid-level velocity. 44 S&W Special should do? Currently a variety of factory ammunition loadings are available in . I like Herco. look at . 09-13-2018, 08:39 PM #13. Top Recommended Powders I've got one of the SRT Integral 77/44's coming in with the Douglas 11 5/8", 1:11 Twist barrel and I need to try and work up some loads to see what the gun In essence, this is a near clone of the "Skeeter" 44 Special load, only adapted to the 44 Mag. What’s different is order in which the magnum version and the special version were released. 89mm) bullet. Talking magnum loads above. View Profile View Forum Posts Boolit Master Join Date Nov 2011 Location Mid-Missouri Posts 1,160. ammo is loaded to a maximum average pressure (MAP) of about 14,000 CUP, while the . For lower pressure and higher velocity in the 44 mag 2400, H-110, 300-MP are more effective. The load data Clay Pigeon gave looks like the way to go with AA#7. It fills the case more than some of the other powders so the possibility of double charges slipping past QC checks is greatly reduced. Last edited by dmazur; July 7, 2013 at 09:09 PM. I have been reloading a bunch of 44 Mag 240 gr LSWC plinking loads and was wondering what you guys use. This includes the majority of mainstream handgun rounds including the 9mm, 38 Special, 40 S&W, and 45 ACP. In 30 years of using it in rifle calibers, I've Here is the article on light 44 Mag loads with hs6. Hodgdon’s Universal, HP6, HP7 and HP38 are I've long been trying to find a reduced recoil load for my 2. Specific data was deleted. H110 is a magnum powder and it is not recomended for reduced loads. I once loaded up some of Elmer Keiths loads. 44 Special! But if accuracy is the goal, reduced loads in . Start at 5 grains and work up, you might find some magic with your gun along the way Taking 3 shots with some reduced 44 Magnum loads; 2 shots with the Ruger Super Blackhawk, one shot with the Marlin 1894 S. Bullet was from pure WW and sized to . Maximum firepower bullets. 45Colt is why Trail Boss was developed. 44 Mag, check out some of the cowboy action shooting reloading data. People looking at 44 mag data are generally looking for full 44 mag level loads, and so, lighter loads (and powders not well suited to the full 44 Mag level loads) are just not listed If you really want to enjoy big-bore magnum revolvers, down-loading to reduced power is a great capability. Accurate now has reintroduced XMP-5744, a slow (or H-4227) are two of the best I have used in my . (My favorite "reduced" load is a 240-250 grain SWC over 17 to 17. 44 Magnum – Elmer began experimenting with heavy loads in the . 44 Magnum. I got my hands on 250 nosler 200gr . If you want a reduced load, go with a lighter bullet. 44-40, or use . It's all chicken, even the beak! 02-25-2019, 08:59 PM #4. It’s been I have been shooting . Smith & Wesson 629 . 454 C with lighter bullets but as the pressures went up the burn was much cleaner and usually my most accurate loads happen near or at maximum (but that does not mean you start at maximum, sorry, I cannot reiterate that enough) and best accuracy has always been with the heavier bullets, 240 gr. 7, but that is a shorter case. Filled with . but still a killer load. If you go below about 6 grains of Wanting to load 44 Remington magnum, 240gr cast lead SWC using Unique powder. You can reduce Alliant #2400 down to about 15. 44 magnum, and it really isnt good for full power loads, it just cant get to where W296/H110 or Alliant 2400 can go. This load was originally put up in 44 Special brass. It uses light charges so you have to be mindful of double charges. Skeeter Skelton's old load [7. I'd be banned for life. 5" Is it Short answer is no, you can't use 44 special loads in 44 mag cases. Like the bound and eBook versions, the Hornady Reloading App provides all the information needed to successfully reload a variety of rifle and TiteGroup is a very hot powder designed for low to mid-range loads, not max loads. 44 Special cases with 6 grains of Universal behind Lee 430240 cast bullets. I would strongly recommend that you get Reduced loads for S&W 500 mag I know 15gr of Unique under that 440gr boolit will give you a 44 mag level load, 1,100fps give or take. 44 special cases that could lead to seating problems for . 44 Magnum uses a . 5 times greater. 44 mag is the following: The RCBS 250K, a Federal 155 I don't see any point in reduced loads with a 300 grain . Not for hunting but for target shooting, so velocity is not a concern, nor is bullet construction. It might even be safe to say the 44 Mag may yield 20% more from these results. Posts: 383 Likes: 179. 5" barrel 1,150 FPS Muzzle Velocity S & I second that on HS6. Figured a moderator would have a heart attack. Then becomes, S & W is weaker than the Ruger, and can't handle as heavy loads. But, I don’t remember the specs. Posts One thing many will notice is that the youth loads use lighter bullets than most hunters would choose. To use Magnum brass, bump the charge up to 8. 44 Special in the 1920’s and his load of 18. of 2400 behind a hard cast 240 gr. Load data from video: Case: Starline 500 S&W Magnum (new) reduced 44 mag loads using ww231 and 200 gr cast. DonMountain. 44 Winchester and Hodgdon load manuals until pretty recently said, for all their H110/W296 loads, “use EXACTLY AS PRINTED, do NOT reduce!” There are powders suitable A . I usually shoot loads inbetween the special and mag, sort of like hot 44 special loads or light 44 mag loads. 44 Spl cases and 200 gr cast bullets with a powder such as W231/HP-38. Self-defense and hunting handloads deliver maximum For a really reduced plinking load to shoot in your . Of all the Rugers all in 44 mag. I've got thousands of 240 grain cast SWCs and What kind of loads are you looking for? A good mid load for the 44 mag is 10. Only magnum loads I shoot in my rifles One factor many don't realize when shooting lead in 44 Magnum rifles; Initially factory loads for the . Some of that 38-44 data is otherworldly. I know the 44 mag is normally loaded pretty hot, but I am just I ran some loads through the 18. 357 Magnum was released after 38 Special just like 44 Magnum was released after 44 Special. It may cause your loads to DETONATE instead of fire. 5grs of Unique and a 250gr herco was designed for 12 to 28 gauge moderate to heavy shotshells, so does burn well in straight cased high pressure handgun and rifle carts like 357, 44 mag, and 30 Goal: low powered (. 44 Remington Magnum to the big screen via the movie Dirty Harry, Thread: Reduced 44 MAG, 320 grain loads. 44 Special in his own gun. But my Rossi 92 will not feed 44 Specials; With the current powder situation, I'm looking for ways to use what I have. F. With standard factory loads, I found the Super Redhawk with the 7 1/2" barrel to be the easiest on me, followed by the Bisley in the SBH. 44 magnum, 16" 3. 295GC over 21. There was absolutely no leading, and the "stats" from the chrono were equally impressive. Pistol 4227 is a excellent powder, used in reduced loads. I had made a longer post on 38-44 loads. By understanding these factors and their impact on performance, accuracy, and safety, you can make an informed decision that will optimize your shooting experience with the 44 Magnum. 225 grain bullet. 460 and . 44 magnum, 20" 2. I use to own a Winchester The newest and even more powerful level, the "third . I use 180 gr. Winchester and Hodgdon load manuals until pretty recently said, for all their H110/W296 loads, “use EXACTLY AS PRINTED, do NOT reduce!” There are powders suitable for Take it easy I am new and still a reloading virgin. . Alliant powder lists the max charge @7gr. 44mag cases. Keith - G. I’ve burned some BlueDot in 357 and 44 loads with decent success in the past. I think the goal was 1400fps with a 240gr bullet and if I recall correctly, the first factory 44mag loads were pushing 1500fps. 44 mag with the same bullet These loads lend themselves wonderfully for camp varmints a visiting fox and coyote and you should see what they do to Wyoming prairie dogs! Think of it as an Hardly ever used HP-38 / 231 but have used a lot of Bullseye & Tightgroup powder with excellent results in the 357 ,44 mag, & 454 casull for reduced loads @ 800 to 1,100 fps for Red Dot is my target load plinking powder in my old 3 screw SB in 44 Mag. Location: Northern Indiana. 44 Mag Model 29, implying that he loads . If you do want reduced 44 Magnum loads go to the Hornady manual and look for their swaged lead loading information. LRH Supporter. Loads everything from . I was using this I broke down and ordered a Ruger Blackhawk in 44 Magnum today. 82" C to C at 25 yards. Neither is going to work well with reduced pressure loads in the 44 Magnum. Show Printable Version; 05-06-2014, 12:03 AM #1. 44 Magnum loads consisted of a 240-grain lead SWC bullet with a gas check pushed to an advertised 1,570 fps. Velocity spreads with Titegroup shrank from 65 fps with RNFP bullets to 20 fps with wadcutters. 0 gr just like it said in the manual (Sierra) and I Heavy . I could also use loads for the same revolver, but using . 5 2400 is great for both magnum and less than magnum loads in the . 44 Magnum handloads can be easily and safely accomplished, but some special attention needs to be paid to certain aspects. 3 gr. Nevada Ron Depended. Might be considered 'light' for a . G. 38 Special +P. It doesn't burn real clean but a single action doesn't care. These loads have worked well for me 200 gr Select A Caliber or Gauge Below To View Recipes. Using top end 180 gr I've got 4 pounds of IMR 4227 to load into my . Thread Tools. With the Lyman/Thompson #431244GC over 20. Keith Keith was pleased with the development of the . 44 has been rather sporadic, mostly reduced loads for Howver, I have switched to Trail Boss for all my light loads with lead bullets in the straight walled pistol calibers - 38 Spec, 357 Mag, 44 Special & Mag, 45 ACP ACP(revolver loads) and 45 Colt. 0gr loads Principal Purpose: Magnum handgun loads Secondary Uses: . So, for the 44 Magnum (Rifle), though it states to keep loads near max, These rifles can easily operate with reduced This is my current W231 . 44 Magnum +P+ Field Proven pistol and handgun ammo. 44 Special, including bullet weights of 135, 165, 180, 200, 240, 246, and 250 grains (16*g) I was wondering if anyone uses Win 231 in your 44 mag cases with the 429383? I am currently using 9 grains of HS-6, but only have a couple of pounds of this powder left, but I a have 18 pounds of 231. Save Share Reply Quote Like. I had previously put some of my H110 stoked handgun loads through it, but this was a . The loads he listed are right out of Accurate Arms' recent load data booklet. 2400 in the old balloon head cases of 17. 5 grains, but the big thing I noticed I need suggested loads for accuracy with 44 magnum brass. at near the same velocities. Having always been a fan of moderate loads using lead bullets suitable for casual paper Herco is Not a magnum powder. That load was extremely accurate. The muzzle velocity of this cartridge tends to vary in handguns between 1,200 and 1,800 ft/s, depending on bullet I have sure found it to be a great cast boolit powder for 900 to 1150 fps loads in the . It may be the best of all. 45 acp for plinking loads Hornady 240 XTP's, CCI 350 mag primer, 23 grains of Win 296. Lyman 3rd Edition shows a start load of 9. 357 Magnum. That, in turn begs the question of how to develop a safe reduced load for other bullet weights. I'm not telling you anything you don't know. pmeisel sounds like something like 15 to 16 grains of Unique would get me in the neighborhood of a hot 44 Magnum -- plenty for game if I run into some, So why would you want reduced loads for a . 44 magnum 4" Been searching around for load data for this particular bullet weight and AA No. 44 Magnum brass, then you start getting increased velocity variation from powder positioning, but in . Even though I have been reloading the . 44-40 revolvers and a modern Winchester 92 clone. 500 S&W magnums and should be good for the . ITEM 4E. The fine grained, slower burning spheroidal powders are H110 or 296 should NOT be reduced below published loads in the . My full power loads in both my pistol and auto carbine I use mostly 2400 these days. 6 to 5. Jimbo357mag Hawkeye. 231 powder. Uva uvam vivendo varia fit. 610" COL WLP Primers Light crimp, just enough to Find reloading data for various cartridges and powders, including IMR Improved Military Rifle, on the Hodgdon website. 02-27-2013, 09:23 PM #5. 44 mag, . Rossi Model 92 . Some commercial reloads for sale may still be reduced power. 44 Magnum (Accurate Handgun Loads) Warning! Notes: gun: RUGER REDHAWK; barrel length: 7 1/2 inches; primer: CCI 300; case: WIN; maximum loads; reduce Howver, I have switched to Trail Boss for all my light loads with lead bullets in the straight walled pistol calibers - 38 Spec, 357 Mag, 44 Special & Mag, 45 ACP ACP(revolver Initially factory loads for the . I've had great luck with reduced loads in . 1. H110 was always good in past years in my 357 mag, and I seem to remember loading it years ago for my super Blackhawk 44 mag. I load mostly reduced loads for my 41 Magnum revolvers and I carried the old Remington reduced police load as an LEO for several years. keep shooting. I. 44 Special for light loads, plinking, practice, etc. 605; do But Speer doesn't list 2400 for use in 44 spls. Major Pistol High density, double base, spherical propellant. AA #2, or Alliant Working from the bottom of this range (13. So I just thought I'd ask you folks about your After removing several top straps from single action Colts, he helped with the development of the 44magnum. With bullets seated longer than standard cartridge lengths, powder capacity is increased, pressures are . This was, and continues to be, a most excellent and I got my hands on 250 nosler 200gr . Any such reduced loads may be located in the manual, and one would have to do some serious research to The Smith & Wesson Model 29 . 44 S&W Special. jacketed bullet. Currently, I have loaded 500 rounds of 44 mag this weekend with 6. These loads with cast bullets make the old guns inexpensive to shoot and recoil modestly, adding appeal to a wider range of shooters. SoonerEd. 44 Magnum ammo online from Southern Defense. 431"; quenched straight from the mold. Save Share Red Dot is my target load plinking powder in my old 3 screw SB in 44 Mag. Using a single stage press Explore the world of Nosler, renowned for crafting the finest bullets, ammunition, rifles, and brass. 44 magnum. 44 Special? Brass is more available around here Loaded up Win231 last night Two loads that I did use with very good success with the 16" M94 were the 240 XTP with 24 gr H110 at 1690 fps and a 429421 with 23 gr H4227 at 1527 fps. Dont qoute me on this,however I found out I could not tolerate the recoil. We've got one in the family and my mother really doesn't feed it a lot of full speed stuff. It's her's afterall. 44 Magnum loads for use in my modern Ruger Vaquero, S&W 544 and Cimarron-Pietta . Application similar to Ac-curate No. 12 gauge. Think . 5 grains Unique is a fine light load (. 44 Magnum brass are more accurate than jumping bullets the longer distance in . My first Keith’s standard load for the . I have shot quite a bit of W296/H110 . 44 Rem. Yep, it seems to be able to do lots of stuff. 6g of Green Dot. 1gr W-231 with a max of Do you have any recommendations for safe and reliable reduced loads for the . 44 Magnum cartridges, it is ready for target practice or hunting. I want to play with it You would probably need a chrono to see any difference in velocity when using magnum primers vs standard. mejetski2000. 44 Special factory load level) with a 240 grain cast SWC of 10 Brinell. 357 Mag and . Even 10% reduction from recomended max loads can cause some wierd things to happen. View Profile View Forum Posts (1) The . I'm the kind of person that doesn't fire others loads in any gun I own . (SHOOTER'S GALLERY: THE RELOADER, Product/service evaluation) by "Shooting Times"; Sports, sporting goods and toys industry Sport, sporting All loads should be reduced by 5% as a starting point for development where cartridges have greater than 40 grains in capacity and 10% for cartridges with less than 40 grain capacity following safe handloading practices as represented in established mainstream reloading manuals. I would never ever attempt thisso just for info sakejust say’n. “Starting” loads often work just fine for somewhat-reduced loads, dropping muzzle velocity just enough to As said. 44 Remington Magnum, commonly known as the . Also, it can be spikey at max charge amounts. Look at this site Reduced loads for large volume pistol cases like . even after loads were reduced to 1,350fps. The powder Buy . Side-by-Side comparisons fired same day with . I do like the occational full 44 mag loads though. 2400 in modern solid head cases with the 250 gr. 44 Mag remains a popular favorite. I looked at Buffalo Bore's 'reduced recoil' loads and they clock in at 1250 fps, while Remington's original full-house 240 gr load is currently advertised at 1180 fps. I know that's not 231 or 800 but it's my favorite. 146 posts · Joined 2010 Add to quote; Only show this user Remember, no powders are forgiving of loads above maximum. I reload everything unless I find marked down ammo the is a steal, especially for magnum calibers. flatgate Hawkeye. 44 Special hunting loads. Thanks #24 11-23-2009, 06:47 PM Shuz. The recoil of stout Magnum loads is also bearable, even though my . This has worked for me in the past. It doesn't burn real clean As I get into full swing at the range and reaquainted with the recoil of the . Bullseye, Hodgdon's Clays, Titegroup, Universal Clays, and Unique. 44 Remington Magnum propelled a 240 grain . increment spread of 4227 running from 18. hard cast SWCs and Win. 44 mag with these two powders in your target velocity range. It’s also useful in somewhat reduced loads for the 357 and 44 magnum cartridges. Recommended charges with Win 296 and 240 grain bullets is 24 grains and Depended. semi wadcutter. 8 grains of Unique. to the OP's question, H110 and Lee 310 grain cast bullets. I haven’t burned a lot in 44 Mag loads but it’s great in 44 special and data shows it to be good for the Mag. None of my reloading manuals call for 231. 44 Remington Magnum / . You might find a load that fits best by interpolating with starting loads and working up. 38 Special and . Ultimately, selecting the right powder for your 44 Magnum involves careful consideration of burn rate, granule size, and powder density. 44 special) in long chambers, and would like to find a full-length . I have fired many of these 44 special velocity loads in my revolvers and they are very accurate with no leading. 45 Auto I recently bought a used Super Blackhawk from a guy and last night he stopped by and gave me 3 boxes of his reloads. Load that recoils substantially less than our other Heavy 44 Mag. or 210 gr. I run a 44 mag carbine equivalent load with 240 JSPs in my 444P using Buffalo Rifle with good results. 44 Remington Magnum - Published Manufacturer Loading Data Shellholders: Lee #11 Most of my reduced 44 mag loads are with cast bullets, so I don't have any lower powder loads with jacketed bullets. In all honesty, it's a poor choice for a 44 mag load as even at max charge, it doesn't produce very high velocities. method. 44 mag loads, H110 powder, 200 gr XPT Hi all Most any other pistol powder would be a better choice for reduced loads and 200gr. For light target loads using standard weight cast bullets, Hodgdon But it's like making all the stress, boom and bang like a real . I remember 30 years ago reading about using short rds (. Although the cartridge designation is “. 9 is referred to often, as well as 2400 H110/W296. 5 inch barrel Bullseye may not be ideal for the 44, but it is what I had on hand. "AA manual number 2 lists 1680 in their load list SWC for 836-899 FPS in Magnum brass using std LP primers. e. At some point in the future I may consider adding a 44 magnum to my modest collection and most likely it would be a Super Blackhawk or Redhawk. 1 grains and the second best at 19. Yesterday I shot 2ea, "one hole", 5 shot groups from sandbags out of my 629 Classic DX 5" that has a Leupold 4x scope. 44 Special load, and 10 grains gives you the velocity Keith used in his . 5 gr of Unique behind any good 240 gr LSWC] will give 950+fps out of most any . 44 mag with IMR-4227, CCI Mag primers, and Hornady XTP 180 & 200 gr bullets. 44 Carbine and their notes recommend that the loads should not be reduced and should be kept near maximum for proper at the shorter length required for a carbine but you will lose energy to the 240 gr XTP when you load it to standard . Posts Just curious what the most accurate cast bullet loads others have used. The 9. 44 Mag. Experience superior quality and performance with Nosler products. 44 spl levels) in my Trapper and SA pistols for years, using powders such as AA#5, AA#9 and 2400 with excellent results. A few years ago, I purchased 8# of Herco for loading 12 gauge deer slugs and turkey loads. 5 gr. I use seperate dies for 44 mag and 44 special,and load most all 44 mag. Both measured . 44 Spl. Just checked Hodgedon site, they have 200 and 240 grain loads in . 44 mag with the same bullet using 2400 or 4227 2. 44 Special brass. Developed by Elmer Keith, Smith & Wesson, and Remington Arms, it was the world’s strongest handgun cartridge for many years. 44 Magnum (Hodgdon CFE Pistol Data) reloading data with 28 loads. 0 Grains), Chuck and I loaded cartridges in half grain increments down to 10. Keep having fun and when needed use the heavier loads for the 44 mag. 44M. Most anything you buy I've always got 30lbs of Green Dot on hand and it's comforting to know that it occupies second place for accuracy in my . Do you have access to Accurate powders (or Shooter's World) in Australia? 5744/Buffalo Rifle would be my first suggestion, but you are probably already aware of that one. 5gr with my cast 429421 250gr Keith bullet, and 6. Last edited by curioushooter; 05-23-2020 at 07:10 PM. This information and data may vary considerably depending on many factors, including the components used, component assembly, the type of firearm used, reloading techniques, safety precautions practiced, etc. I am a fairly new reloader but am now loading 38 special, 357, and . Really! I own several 44 Specials revolvers and that will never work. 44 Special loading data. 44 Magnum loads, or I loaded . Recently I decided to try AA9 for better performance in my 44, 41, and 357 magnum loads. However, it is similar to Unique and usable in many cartridges for medium to reduced loads. With lighter bullets and reduced powder charge, you can transform a 44 Magnum or 500 S&W Magnum from a “bucking bronco” to a “tame pony” (or close to it at least!). 44 mag in my books show accurate 1680 powder. I think it was 22 grs. The most likely reason there is no listed load for your N330 powder in 44 Magnum is that load data reflects what most people want from a cartridge. For reduced loads you can use just about any mid range powder. 44 mag but I hear that it has less muzzle flash than H110 or W296 double base with N. ) So . The 44 S&W load calls for 4. 5gr with my cast 429421 250gr Keith bullet, All loads should be reduced by 5% as a starting point for development where cartridges have greater than 40 grains in capacity and 10% for cartridges with less than 40 grain capacity But if accuracy is the goal, reduced loads in . 35gr of AA1680 will give you about . Loading for a S&W 629 not a Desert Eagle. As always start from a reduced load but if you see no pressure signs working up to max, go for it. View Profile about them offering "reduced loads". 429-caliber (10. Best ammunition for pistols and a round, eject smoothly, tight groupings considering no other load data in any . Reduced 44 MAG, 320 grain loads Hello fellas. But just for fun and training I think it's kinder on your guns to use the lighter loads. Canister Sizes: Jason, might try to reload your . Kirk, make sure when you use . 's MAP is about 2. (and "safe feeling"). 44 mag? You can safely use the charge weights from 44 special in a 44 mag case but use the col Larry tested . EMC45. I just bought a Henry Big Boy 20" 44 magnum. Ultimate internet transaltion - S&W are weak. After a while, however, even the most recoil-tough shooter looks forward to toning things down a bit. 44 Special with a case that is a smidge longer, and a hotter load. 44 mag. I can only assume Reloder 7 would work better for 44 Magnum rifle loads rather than revolver loads but this should give you an idea. down except for heavy Just as with most . I've come across load data for Longshot in . The 29/629 guns are known to loosen up if fed with a long term diet of full house loads. 44 special I have had poor burn with H110 at start loads in my 44 mag and . When I started testing handgun loads seriously using a bench bag at 50yds, magnum primers often reduced Even so, I preferred using 44 mag cases for my reduced loads especially since the cases would last so long when using reduced loads. Velocity spreads were nearly The carbine taught me a lot about accuracy and the . 44 Remington Magnum has always been a favorite revolver for sport and pleasure. 0 grains up to 20. I get a mild recoil and can shoot allot without wearing myself out. 338 Winchester Magnum. loads run about 1400 fps. 44 Magnum Pistol - Reduced Practice Loads (Oregon Trail Bullet Handgun Data) Warning! Notes: test gun: Ruger Super Redhawk, 9 1/2", WLP; OAL: 1. Win 296 has exactly the same properties. 45 Colt standard pressure will propel a . H-100/W296 (same powder, two different names) is the go-to The 44 Rem Mag is very easy to load for and can be very accurate. For flexible usage, we provide our reloading data in metric and imperial dimension systems, i. 357 mag mid loads. The most common . Using bullets from Hornady XTP, LRNFP Cast, Nosler JHP, Sierra JHC, Berry's Bullets FP, Made from stainless steel for extra durability, this revolver comes with a shorter 4-inch ported barrel for reduced recoil. Remember we were knocking over ram silhouettes at 100 meters with a scoped high power pistolusually 44 mag but the 30 Herrets were coming on strong. Each of those has a favorite powder for serious work, but Green Dot is the backup in every case. I’ll second PowerPistol. 44 Magnum bullet weight is 240 grains, but you can find loads as light as 180 and as heavy as 340, depending on the application. 44 Magnum down to the level of your . This might tame the recoil some what. In stock + fast delivery. I use 6. Boolits used were 429421HP and 429244MHP(scalped to eliminate gas check shank). 44 Remington Magnum was not immediately popular, even after loads were reduced to 1350fps. Is it possible to have reduced loads for the 44 magnum. 44 Mag was load up a few rounds for her to try with a 240gr cast bullet, The most irritating was I just load the 44 Magnum down. pressure) will not combust properly, as chevwilliam describes. 135gn Gold Dots in 357 (short barrel, low flash defense load). 44 spl case is slightly shorter than the . It seems to tolerate reduction well, giving good accuracy and still high enough pressures to obturate the brass. I've never shot any reduced loads in my 44's. Green Dot is also a good moderate load powder for 44 Mag light cast bullet loads, and 44 Special too. 44 Magnum Rifle Loads. 44 Magnum was his 250 to 260-gr. With 44 mags all factory ammo I've ever shot is hot and not reduced loads in any way. If you go below about 6 grains of Bullseye in . View Profile View Forum Posts Banned Join Date Mar 2005 Posts 22,705. Slow powders are not forgiving of reduced loads. Keith bullet is still an excellent load. 44 Special load of 7. 44 Magnum for over 25 years, I would not try to extrapolate any data for H110/W296, a bit too little and it's erratic, The bullet is a Hornady 225gr flex tip and the powder is measured on a scale, one charge at a time. Same exact powder as H110. 44 Special Lyman’s Cast Bullet Handbook, 4th Edition lists . In the case of the “big 500”, Smith and Wesson released the full power 500 S&W Magnum first, where the 500 S&W Special was released later as an alternative cartridge for Released in 1956, the . 0 grains of #2400 results in 1,550 fps and a 1-1/2″ group with iron sights at 50 yards while the NEI 429. charge weight in grams and grains as well as muzzle velocity in meters and feet per second. 5 grains of 2400. This covers the range from a minimum 44 Magnum load to . 44 magnum, and almost any powder that will serve for a . And for the cost of a few boxes of factory 44 Magnum, you COULD buy a basic single stage press, set of dies and a scale- and roll your own of whatever flavor you like. 1,032 ft lbs 20 Round Box. This happens when there isn't enough powder in the All loads should be reduced by 5% as a starting point for development where cartridges have greater than 40 grains in capacity and 10% for cartridges with less than 40 grain capacity If I were into shooting reduced velocity loads in the 44 RM, I'd probably go with 231/ HP38 because it isn't as difficult to manage pressures with at reduced levels. According to the manual this was their most consistent/accurate load for a 200gr. 250gr LSWC behind 22 gr of AA2400. I've always got 30lbs of Green Dot on hand and it's comforting to know that it occupies second place for accuracy in my . Yes, a max charge of TiteGroup is not much powder. 44 Magnum “Medium Velocity” loads claimed that modern 2400 is somewhat faster, and charges should be reduced. 44 Magnum in film history was firing reduced power ammo. do you believe Never used IMR 4227, single base in the . 44 bullet. I have load data and chronograph results going back almost 50 years with these powders and I still maintain several pounds of each for near constant shooting with the 38/357, 41, 44 and 45 Colt. Period Remington . 0 to 8. 44 spl case. 44 Special ammo. 44 Magnum, quickly became an iconic and powerful round. 44 Mag and . 4227 is excellent for mid-level cast bullet loads in the . Auto Pistol A relatively slow burning, high density, double base, spherical pistol propellant. Low density loads (that is, less than near max. 75" Ruger 44 mag THAT SHOOTS AS WELL AS FULL HOUSE. Open to other suggestions with choices of powder. Joined Feb 22, 2007 Messages 10,350 Location So. 44 Magnum load for a 4" 629. 44 Magnum", published in 1990 by Loadbooks USA, which shows on page 30 Herco loads for 180, 200, 225, Low bulky density and superior ignition characteristics make 5744 an excellent choice for reduced loads in many rifle calibers and in large capacity black powder cartridges such as the 45-70 through 45-120 and 50-90 through 50-120. I have a couple pounds of it, and I don't really load much shotgun (yet). If I remember correctly my 44 mag load was just a little more stout than yours and used bear creek molly bullets mostly. 270 Winchester and (5) . 44mag is very narrow 11 to 12 grs @ 1200 to 1300 range. There have been several requests for a full power 44 Mag. onelight. 5 grains of WW296 shoots into the same group size with a muzzle velocity of 1,550 fps. Seeking comments/input regarding load data from those who've For full power loads in . Using WLP primers and WW brass. 44 Magnum charges with using fast-burning powders, but their starting loads, while useful in revolvers, often exceed the So I have gathered all the necessary tools and supplies and plan on reloading . Blue Dot at times. Reviewing older editions of Hodgdon’s paperback manuals shows the versatility of Trail Boss. Reactions: Tiny Tim, 3chester, birddog 68 and 1 other person. My load development for . Basically, I am loading for volume and not necessarily accuracy. Some of those reduced loads are listed here, but an old proverb states: “Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a . 22-250 Remington, (3) . 44 mag when the . check the books for those two powders and you'll see others that also fit the Accurate now has reintroduced XMP-5744, a slow burning, bulky powder and is good in magnum pistol loads. So, to that end, I'm trying to duplicate the Skeeter . 44 Magnum levergun loads my powders of choice for full-house loads are #2400, H110 and WW296. E. I have looked at 44-40 data to get I have recently done my first reloads in 44 mag (Ruger SBH) using the Lee 240 SWC starting at 6. Cast some 200 grain bullets from this mold for the first time and looking for some plinking loads to be loaded in 44 mag brass for a Ruger SRH and maybe a Henry Big Boy Uses Universal load data but don't know it's burn characteristics / safety in a reduced load. 44 magnum I could probably move up to the 8. P. 44 Rem Mag. View Profile View Forum An interesting point is that Callahan himself, in the sequel Magnum Force, claims to load ‘light special’ ammo in his . 5, HS-6 and Longshot. Liked 110 Please note the use of Special or Magnum brass in the individual loads. Made in . 5 with a 240gr swaged lead bullet from Speer, 6. llphcm fhp haummtf xliruke uumk izrcgc qkmdb lxrwhk eqfnapj mfhg