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BigJimP · August 26, 2013, 03:04 PM

I use jacketed bullets in .44 mag.....and with 240gr JHP's...

TiteGroup is Min 9.0 gr - Max 10.0 ...with velocities in tables of 1219 fps - 1292 fps.....( so no, they aren't real hot....but they're hot enough for paper punching...or just having some fun ...)..../ and the results are really consistent based on what I've seen, especially out of an 8 3/8" S&W model 29 or 629....

I have used Hodgdon Lil Gun....but you're up at 22.5 - 24.5grains...and velocites are 1465 fps - 1582 fps....( but it makes my knuckles hurt just thinking about it )....but if you want to push them fast, Lil-Gun will get it done !!

I have a short barreled S&W model 629 - in a 3" that's ported ...the "Trail Boss" ...but its not fun to shoot when you're pushing 240 gr JHP's over the mid 1200 fps velocities.../so to me, a powder that will give you velocities in the mid 1200's ...around 1250 fps or so, is plenty fast enough . But I have buddies that like Unique in .44 mag as well....

August 26, 2013, 03:04 PM	#19
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 13,195	I use jacketed bullets in .44 mag.....and with 240gr JHP's... TiteGroup is Min 9.0 gr - Max 10.0 ...with velocities in tables of 1219 fps - 1292 fps.....( so no, they aren't real hot....but they're hot enough for paper punching...or just having some fun ...)..../ and the results are really consistent based on what I've seen, especially out of an 8 3/8" S&W model 29 or 629.... I have used Hodgdon Lil Gun....but you're up at 22.5 - 24.5grains...and velocites are 1465 fps - 1582 fps....( but it makes my knuckles hurt just thinking about it )....but if you want to push them fast, Lil-Gun will get it done !! I have a short barreled S&W model 629 - in a 3" that's ported ...the "Trail Boss" ...but its not fun to shoot when you're pushing 240 gr JHP's over the mid 1200 fps velocities.../so to me, a powder that will give you velocities in the mid 1200's ...around 1250 fps or so, is plenty fast enough . But I have buddies that like Unique in .44 mag as well.... Last edited by BigJimP; August 26, 2013 at 03:15 PM.