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.284 · February 25, 2013, 07:35 PM

Not to avoid your original question but, do you have published data for the H110 load you threw out there? I did a quick search on Hodgdon's sight and they call for max weight of 45 grs with a 275 grain Barnes XPB. Just seems kinda hot and you mentioned you haven't shot it yet. If it's a safe load than I say hold the holy crap on and try those full house 110's.

If you're using the gun for hunting and I'm betting you are, I like W296/H110 for that purpose. I don't so much for practice. Excessive use of the either of the two is known to cause top strap fire erosion. I have a S&W 629 44 Mag that I use W296 for my deer hunting loads. I can shoot about baseball to softball accurate at 100 yards for a six shot group. I shoot with shooting sticks and have an Eotech holographic for my sight FWIW.

February 25, 2013, 07:35 PM	#2
.284 Senior Member Join Date: July 8, 2009 Location: davison, michigan Posts: 665	Not to avoid your original question but, do you have published data for the H110 load you threw out there? I did a quick search on Hodgdon's sight and they call for max weight of 45 grs with a 275 grain Barnes XPB. Just seems kinda hot and you mentioned you haven't shot it yet. If it's a safe load than I say hold the holy crap on and try those full house 110's. If you're using the gun for hunting and I'm betting you are, I like W296/H110 for that purpose. I don't so much for practice. Excessive use of the either of the two is known to cause top strap fire erosion. I have a S&W 629 44 Mag that I use W296 for my deer hunting loads. I can shoot about baseball to softball accurate at 100 yards for a six shot group. I shoot with shooting sticks and have an Eotech holographic for my sight FWIW. __________________ Guns have only two enemies, rust and politicians! Deer are amazing creatures....so please don't burn the sauteed onions and I'll pass on the steak sauce, thank you. Last edited by .284; February 25, 2013 at 08:01 PM.