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kingudaroad · January 5, 2006, 02:07 PM

I use 11.5 gr of unique with a 225 gr jhp in my .44 magnum loads, with no problems of overpressure and very light recoil. Most books will reccomend a lighter charge of a fast burning powder with lead bullets, but I think that is just to keep the velocity under 1000 fps to prevent barrel leading.

January 5, 2006, 02:07 PM	#5
kingudaroad Senior Member Join Date: March 11, 2005 Location: austin Posts: 735	I use 11.5 gr of unique with a 225 gr jhp in my .44 magnum loads, with no problems of overpressure and very light recoil. Most books will reccomend a lighter charge of a fast burning powder with lead bullets, but I think that is just to keep the velocity under 1000 fps to prevent barrel leading.