While I have used this bullet for hunting, with success, shooting steel with it has provided more trophies. 9, No. Makes recoil feel like a push instead of a snap!! If you think, "I'll only need six or 12, and all I need do is check to see that it's sighted-in," you will not be as effective. - - VihtaVuori Oy Company, reloading booklet (1995) - - Numerous magazine articles on reloading special calibers and personal loads where noted. When the .44 Mag was introduced in 1955, Hercules 2400 and IMR 4227 soon became the most popular powders for .44 Magnum hand-loads. I posted the 445SM groups, pictures and load data within the last year here. That comparatively slow twist is similar to much older rifles chambered in .44-40 Win. The Lyman book lists it also, it lists it as an Accuracy Load. The .44 Magnum (right) was based on a lengthened .44 Special case (left), but contained a 240-grain SWC with gas check pushed to an advertised 1,570 fps. For full-house loads, top-notch powders include Alliant 2400, Accurate No. The taper-crimp station on the "IPSC/Pin/Mag" diehead setup crimps evenly and consistently enough to hold the bullets. Even though the Lyman design is a gas check style, I only used a gas check for a short period of time. u Survival Man , got one of these? Aug 5, 2013. (See note on Powders below or read all about variousPowders.) A brief discussion of .44 Magnum revolvers seems prudent in regard to handloads. The .303 British (designated as the 303 British by the C.I.P. The heavier bullet carries better over longer ranges than lighter 44s do with the same starting velocity. And due to its power and the need for top-quality construction in the firearm, there were few fly-by-night manufacturers who made .44 Magnum handguns. One load I am fond of in the 240-grain bullets is an old one: a 240 Hornady JSP (I lucked onto a bucketful at a gun show at a good price years ago) and 9.5 of WW-231. 47. Revolver number S147220 was shipped to Keith in January 1956. Propellants ranging from relatively fast-burning Clays to slow-burning 2400 work well in the .44 Mag. Use a magnum primer with 296. I have shot the above mentioned W296 load with the 310 gr bullet from my 4-5/8 SBH. Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them. I have used the same loading as above, 21.5 of 296 or h110. With the Lee 300 + gr, I like H110 . work up careful like, the deer won't know if it is 1400 or 1800 !!! However, it seems to me like you could make a damn nice .44 Mag lever gun round with this bullet. Unable to add item to List. and an Sd of 17 f.p.s. Adopted by the German army in 1898 to replace the 1888 Commission rifle, the Mauser Gewehr 98 and derivatives became among the most widely produced and distributed rifles of all time. Join Date: August 8, 2013. Welcome to the Gun Digest Reloading Data Center, you're one stop for handloading advice and information to get your loads on target. I shoot it in the 445 SM and it romps on the NEI 310 design. For over 60 years, more shooters have chosen the famous Lee Loader for their first reloading tool than any other. If the bullet makes the loaded round too long, it will not feed through the action. Since I have experimented with case position sensitive powder and found great differences, I now want bulkier powder that will better fill the case. The CBA is a international organization of shooters who enjoy casting and shooting lead alloy bullets for competition, hunting, experimenting, and casual shooting. FREE Returns . Support small. Its strange, but the Hornady 225-grain FTX bullet actually carries a lower ballistic coefficient (BC) than the 200-grain XTP bullet. tturner53 wrote: Anybody using it in a .444 Marlin? Most traditional sixguns are of a size and weight to be practical for regular field carry while still being heavy enough to keep the recoil of full-house loads manageable. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Powders such as Alliant Power Pistol, Hodgdon LONGSHOT, CFE Pistol, Accurate No. This article will supply our readers with some data to see just how accurate Chuck's educated guess was. I can see someone in the back, scratching his head. I shoot the same style bullet in my 454 Casull, ( it is .452 dia. Rarely are straight-wall cases for handguns trimmed, because cases near or at maximum length expand and actually shorten upon firing. Smith & Wesson's latest M&P Shield, the Plus, is at the head of the micro/high-cap class. Springfield's XD-M Elite 3.8 Compact OSP 10mm pistol is the perfectcarry companion whether you're facing two- or four-legged predators. I find TightGroup equal to Bullseye, These loads are TightGroup in Special brass in a 5 1/2 inch 629 with 429421. Don't have the book in front of me, but the Lyman #49 manual has data for a similar weight bullet in several cartridges. 3.7 grains 560fps, 4.0 grains 623 fps, 4.5 grains 660 fps. 10/20/2011 12:59 pm. While wild boar are a lot tougher than any deer, the "240 at 1,200" equation will do yeoman's work in puncturing and perforating big hogs. 240 grain lead SWC cast by a local company. With a pair of guns at hand you're ready to dish out destruction to a tableful of pins without beating yourself up. As the .44 Magnum is a new (relatively speaking) cartridge, the dimensions were strictly laid down from the beginning. For the longest time I stuck with 2400, loading 18.5 grains over a lead or jacketed bullet. A Winchester Model 94 in .44 Mag. The expander ball should measure at least .004 inch smaller than bullet diameter to help achieve proper bullet pull. TC single shot. At that power level the cases may come out of your revolver grubby from carbon. However, I worked up loads using a chronograph using .44 Magnum cases. The same book lists 200 gr loads in the same velocity range, referring to Linotype or Lyman #2 alloy hardness. Nov 26, 2013. The opening, wide as a politicians mouth delivering the party line, provides consistent expansion, even at modest speeds. WARNING:Handling live primers and spent primers may expose you to lead or other chemicals, which are known to the State of California to cause reproductive harm and cancer. The SAA-shaped handle of the Super Blackhawk or the greater mass of the Redhawk tame the heaviest loads enough that I can shoot them enough to test the loads. However, when velocities reach 1,200 to 1,400 fps, a No. My time was spent with Hodgdon and Vihtavouri powders. Comparatively slow-burning propellants provide the highest velocities with jacketed bullets weighing 240 to 300 grains. In a pair of S&W 83/8 .44 Magnums, this load clocks out at about 1,067 fps with 7/8 groups. The top-end loads are for those who wish to hunt the biggest game for which they have the nerve. Just depends on what kinds of loads you plan to shoot. It isn't so bad. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. It may be the best of all. Were I loading for better accuracy--say, for a match where I'd want to use jacketed bullets--a 180-grain Hornady XTP over 6.3 grains of HP-38 would deliver just under 950 fps--a soft load with plenty of accuracy. The variety of available bullet weights and styles make the .44 Mag. I recently bought some lil gun but have not tried any loading with it yet, my basement is tore up to start finishing, now that got pushed back till spring. 1,200 fps. 44 MAG: Assorted headstamps, mostly R-P and W-W. 7.0 grains of Bullseye. Even though all modern .44-40 Win guns are .429", reloading dies are normally sold with a .427" expander plug. An assortment of propellants can be used to fire those bullets at speeds as weak or hot as desired. I use gas checks and size .430 lubed with 50/50 alox & beeswax. In the late 1970s you could walk into more than one gunshop and buy a Smith & Wesson M29 that had been fired a grand total of six times. Powder of choice for magnum loads. I've been using it for over 20 years in the .444. A very pleasant everyday load is assembled with Oregon Trail's 240 SWC over 18.5 grains of #4227. My Model 94 .44 was made decades ago with a 1:38" rifling twist. The ammo case is made from Nickel Plated Brass. What you will have to contend with is case length. I have not shot any game with it. Hodgdons Clays, Titegroup and Universal and Alliants Unique, Red Dot and Green Dot are all good choices. Examples include 225- to 250-grian cast bullets at 700 to 900 fps, with most being on par with or exceeding .45 ACP power. But many do not have such good steel and will whine about even a single shot. ($). A longer barreled (heavier) gun or a lighter bullet would be more pleasant to target shoot with. First, all factory produced .44 Magnum revolvers in good working condition are capable of handling full-house (36,000 psi) factory or equivalent handloads. Your bigger deer will probably still get knocked cleanoff their feet with this big ole bullet. I will shoot them. Cast bullet diameter is generally .430 to .431 inch. You may wish to peruse the list of cartridges first as many times the difference in 45-70 and 45/70 may mean finding data or drawing a blank. SWC, 240 gr. Compared to the Colt SAA or the raft of other .44 competitors available then, the S&W Triple Lock was strong. For data containing 340-grain bullets, a Ruger Redhawk with 5-inch barrel was employed. My issue is that when I put 26 gr of Lil'Gun . FWIW, Paul. In both guns the load is 12.6 grains. Generally, a heavy roll crimp should be applied to .44 Magnum handloads. Revolvers include: (1) First Model Hand Ejector (aka Triple Lock) .44 Special, (2) Second Model Hand Ejector Target .44 Special, (3) Third Model Hand Ejector .44 Special, (4) Fourth Model Hand Ejector Target .44 Special and (5) pre-Model 29 .44 Magnum. However, when I carry my .44 for bear protection, I load it with 340gr hard cast lead Buffalo Bore rounds. .44 Remington Magnum - Published Manufacturer Loading Data. TRUE BLUE is the perfect powder for classic calibers such as the 38 Special, 44 Special, and 45 Long Colt. - I assume that's for a non-button nose. No frills here but its really all you need to reload this caliber (except of course your projectile, primer and powder). FTX in .44 mag saying that you must trim the case to make it fit. Launching a 300-grain or heavier bullet at supersonic velocities struck me for a long time as riflework. over nine shots. Yes, you can go a bit further if you have a current-production gun and not a 30-year-old gun. Case mouth rims do tend to thin after they have been belled and crimped a number of times. The .44 Magnums parent case is the .44 Special, the offspring of the black-powder .44 Smith &Wesson (S&W) Russian that dates back to 1870 and was the first modern metallic cartridge to feature an internally lubricated bullet. WMR, WSF, WST, WSL, 760, 748, 231, 296 and 540 are products of Winchester, Components Div. 11. The real Keith bullet remains widely popular and is Lyman mould 429421, which features three full-caliber driving bands, a square grease groove and weighs 250 grains (solid). Plain-base cast bullets can be cast relatively soft (9 or 10 BHN) when pushed to velocities of 700 to 900 fps, which offer accuracy and are hard enough to prevent leading. This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. And the list of outstanding sixguns (not to mention single-shot pistols, rifles, etc.) I do NOT have any pressure tested data. This kit can also reload the 44 Special, you will need to obtain 44 Special load data and appropriate powder scoop. Just a bump of a case trimmer cutter removes weakened metal, leaving a thick rim to provide a strong crimp. All handload data contained herein is within industry pressure guidelines and is suitable for all revolvers in good condition. Here is what handgun hunters can expect from this big-bore X-Frame revolver. H-110, LilGun and Accurate No. My favorite load of all in the .44 mag is the following: The RCBS 250K, a Federal 155 primer, and HS-6 powder. Dale53. HP, .44 with 225 gr. All the top-end reloading data with pressure-tested data shows .44 Magnum loads maxing out at 35,000 psi (or 38,000 CUP). Rich Nance shows us a drill that helps with target transition and accuracy. Standard deviations were lowest with the Enforcer/Speer pair and highest with the Northern Precision/No. Speaking of cheap, loading 6.2 grains of propellant under a 200-grain cast bullet results in more than a thousand rounds from a pound of Clays. All Handguns subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. Velocities are modest, typically ranging from 650 fps to around . Overall cartridge lengths are determined by what a particular sixgun will accept, minus .015 to .020 inch, to allow for some bullet creep when cartridges are subjected to repeated recoil and prevent them from tying up the cylinder. of energy. . 21.6 gr. With limited space, only a fraction of possible load combinations can be presented; however, data will include lightweight, standard weight and heavyweight bullets as well as maximum, midrange and target loads using both cast and jacketed bullets, all of which will serve to meet any practical application the .44 Magnum may be used for. The Hornady 300-grain XTP was seated in its bottom crimp groove for an overall length of around 1.735 inches, which significantly increases powder capacity. H110 is the spherical powder that screams "no wimps, please!", delivering top velocities with great accuracy in 44 Magnum, 454 Casull, 475 Linebaugh and the 460 and 500 S&W magnums. 1.600 in. 8 x 56 Mannlicher Load Data 10/20/2011 1:03 pm Loading Data; 300 AAC Blackout Load Data 11/01/2017 10:31 am Loading Data; Rifle Dies; 45 ACP large primer load data vs. small primer load data 02/20/2012 8:27 am Loading Data; Powder Handling; Reloading Dies; 45 ACP; 45 ACP small primers I never saw him at the range again. 8grs. Those low velocity spreads show Winchester Large Pistol primers worked fine with all the propellants, from a light charge of Clays to a case full of 2400. To prevent exposure, do not alter the product by welding, grinding, etc. a versatile cartridge, and a rifle with a relatively fast rifling twist can accurately fire all of them. 11FS. Target loads for IHMSA and NRA Hunter pistol employ Red dot and Promo. It has the right carry-size footprint, weight and ammunition capacity to go toe-to-toe with its competitors. This will give me some place to start. Simple and compact. My new favorite powder for the .44 Magnum is Titegroup. In bullet diameter, you are in luck. and 2 lb. is available in plenty of bullet weights and styles, ranging from those with enough muscle to hunt big game to offerings on the mild side for shooting at targets. When visiting eastern gun companies in 1953, Keith again urged Remington to offer his heavy .44 Special load, but Remington resisted. 6pt-sika wrote: tturner53 wrote: Anybody using it in a .444 Marlin? We all know the history, how Elmer Keith loaded the .44 Special case to its "true potential" and created the precursor to the .44 Magnum. Most S&W revolvers produced from 1955 through 1989 feature throats of around .431 to .433 inch, the same dimension found on almost all Ruger revolvers. The only thing that limits a man is his imagination. Otherwise if you have used W296 much, it's liking pressure and load density and won't respond well to an undercharge of more than 10% or so. 11FS were the only powders used with the CCI 350 Magnum primer. This product is from a small business brand. Alliant Powder company The pressure can't be increased, for there is no margin left. 11FS, Hodgdon H-110, LilGun, Ramshot Enforcer, Alliant Power Pro 300MP, etc. Normally, you use the 44. special cases in guns chambered for the .44 special cartridge. A 200-grain jacketed bullet fired at nearly 2,000 f.p.s. I use this to reload my .44mag ammo with zero difficulty. Interestingly, the .44 Special was introduced in 1907/1908 in the first S&W N-Frame revolver, The .44 Hand Ejector 1st Model, or more commonly known as New Century or Triple Lock. My personal Winchester Model 94 carbine in .44 Mag. The mould is now over twenty years old. All Ruger Blackhawks, including the flattop (circa 1956-1963), Super Blackhawk (circa 1959-1972), New Model Super Blackhawk, Bisley, etc. Discover more about the small businesses partnering with Amazon and Amazons commitment to empowering them. * Features included a heat-treated yoke, radius stud package, a lengthened cylinder stop notch and cylinder stop and the addition of a bolt block. .44 Remington Magnum. If I feel the need for serious velocity, I load N-105, but I reserve it for Rugers-- Super Blackhawks, Redhawks, Super Redhawks. Just lurking in the background. Most notable was gun writer Elmer Keith. It arrives at that relatively long distance still carrying 860 ft.-lbs. State. 26 gr of Lil'Gun for a Starting load. Those two are so close to POI of the 310's I don't have to adjust my sights. Back when Winchester first chambered the 94 for the .44 Mag., the company must have figured that it and the .44-40 fired similar weight bullets and gave no thought to the fact that anyone might shoot bullets from their .44s that weighed much more than 240 grains. It gives me 1,411 fps out of the long barrels of those gun. In the Lyman's book, Lyman's #358091 data says 1.317 OAL using 3.7-4.2 gr Unique. Brian used a Smith & Wesson 629-4 Classic DX (top) with a 6-inch barrel and a Ruger New Model Blackhawk with a 5-inch barrel to develop load data. Downloading is generally safe, I too had to learn. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness. Note: The S&W and a 7 1/2" Ruger Super Redhawk show almost identical fps over the chrono. Accurate now has reintroduced XMP-5744, a slow burning, bulky powder and is good in magnum pistol loads. Factory loads are also offered with bullet weights ranging from 160 to 340 grains. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. In addition, H110 is "the" choice for 410-bore shotgun, especially among top competitive skeet and sporting clays shooters. No. Two good ones that work well are the new Oregon Trail True Shot 310-grain Wide-Flat cast gas-check bullets and 21 grains of H-110. Starline cases were used exclusively and full-length sized using Reddings Dual Ring carbide die, which along with other advantages results in longer case life. $44.47 $ 44. With the exception of notations, the accuracy testing was conducted with a S&W 629-4 Classic DX with a 6-inch barrel, which qualifies as a super accurate sixgun. PropellantsPenny-pinching is a major reason to shoot cast lead alloy and swaged lead bullets at low velocities. WARNING:This product may contain steel alloyed with trace amounts of lead and other elements which are known to the State of California to cause reproductive harm and cancer. The availability of a variety of powders with differing burn rates was a relatively new development when it appeared in the 1920s. Learn from CBA members that have been casting their entire life. The newest and even more powerful level, the "third .44 Magnum," is achieved with even heavier bullets. During the middle 1920s, he began experimenting with comparatively slow burning powders (such as DuPont No. Min Charge Max Charge Optimal Charge Bullet Make Bullet Type Primer Notes; Hodgdon - 296: 240 gr. At the pressures at which it runs, any manufacturer who got sloppy would hear about quality problems. Period Remington .44 Magnum loads consisted of a 240-grain lead SWC bullet with a gas check pushed to an advertised 1,570 fps. The mallet may be obtained from your local hardware store. Price: Generally, a heavy roll crimp should be applied to .44 Magnum handloads. #1. Maybe .45 ACP +P. This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. This kit can also reload the 44 Special, you will need to obtain 44 Special load data and appropriate powder scoop. The 240- and 280-grain Swift A-Frame bullets are designed for hunters. "Add 50 percent more powder just to get 100 fps?" Any more than that and I found my trigger control was seriously diminished. The Hodgdon book shows that more powder gets you more velocity, but I prefer not to crowd the pressure limits with fast powders. extends the .44's reach. In studying the engineering of the cylinders (bolt notch depth, etc.) My experience with shooting, hunting and handloading the .44 Magnum extends more than 45 years. .44 Remington Magnum / .44 Magnum (Lee Precision Data) reloading data with 558 loads. The 44 mag case is better suited to H110 than 680, plus my barrel is 16.5 inch, not 8 so the super slow 680 gets used better than the 296. has been added to your Cart . You will almost certainly have to find an outdoor range on which to practice. I've never used the Lee 310 in a 44 MAG . The diameter (caliber) of this bullet is 0.429. Was this with a 44 mag or a 445 Super Mag?? For hunting I use 2400 or 4227 so as not to deafen myself. CCI Large Pistol Standard Primers. By today's standards it is not, and if you have one, you should not attempt to follow in Keith's footsteps. of blackpowder, the .44-40 . Found a lower price? (circa 1973 to present) are especially durable and can handle a steady diet of full-house loads. faster. The .44 Magnum uses large pistol primers. He managed to reach 1,100 fps. For any loads over 1000 FPS, I suggest GC for sure or using a jacketed bullet. Federal's new.30 Super Carry pistol cartridge offers the equivalent of 9mm Luger performance with recoil and muzzle blast comparable with 9mm. Three revolvers were selected as test guns. .44 Remington Magnum / .44 Magnum Revolver Part 2 (using 225 GR Hornady FTX Bullets) 34. Look for your answers in our Forum and in our bi-monthly publication the Fouling Shot. Finding a load that is somewhat different than what you may find in another source is not completely uncommon. Run at the sedate and low pressures of the .44 Special, it is both a soft-shooting load and a thumper. 32 S&W Long (Cowboy Action) 32-20 Win. However, this bullet measures .430 inch in diameter and may not fit into the throats of recently manufactured Smith & Wesson revolvers that feature throats of .429 inch. and max @ 12.0 gr. The brass case for 44 magnum is only ~ .030" longer. rifle shoots bullets heavier and longer than 250 grains depends on the rate of its rifling twist. However, if such loads are fired in large quantities, many guns will loosen, develop cylinder end-shake or show some form of premature wear. Commercial bevel base versions should be held to 700 to 900 fps. Bill Noody solved that problem with the Sabre Star bullets he makes by hand at his Northern Precision Custom Swaged Bullets (npcustombullets.com) shop in New York. If I had to use it, that would mean , I am not at home! When you're launching a 300-grain bullet past 1,200 fps, you want to keep the margin available in case of trouble, not use it to generate a few more feet per second. The heavy bullet weight coupled with a wide meplat gives EXCELLENT results on big game. There are also many plain-base SWCs that are modified Keith designs (advertised as genuine Keith) that include a larger meplat, a shorter nose and other modifications. This is due to the fact that the data Lee uses is a compilation from manuals over more than one version and the data can slightly change between versions. By December 1956, Bill Ruger began producing his now famous Blackhawk (aka Flattop). Six one-handed full-power .44 Magnum shots later (with no hearing protection), he zipped the 4-inch M29 back into the case and left. A forum community dedicated to Ruger firearm owners and enthusiasts. This database has 6400 loads for cast bullet loads. Again, their strength was not necessarily increased, but durability with heavy loads was hugely increased. Copyright. A much cleaner load is 9.5 grains of Titegroup, for 1,200 fps. I was supposed to hunt mule deer last year and the swine flu bout ended that for me (I wasn't sick). chambers to further save on powder. This bullet leaves the barrel at 1425 feet per second. tturner53 wrote: Anybody using it in a .444 Marlin? 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