Experiences with Titegroup in magnum rounds

Mr Kris · September 2, 2005, 11:16 PM

Hello,

Are there any folks out there who have experience with Hodgdon's Titegroup powder in .357 and .44 magnum loads? I did a search and there doesn't seem to be much on it in general, but there seems to be a good amount of loading data at their website for it.

Any thoughts would be appreciated!

VonFatman · September 3, 2005, 09:47 AM

Well, this is NOT a FULL magnum load. However, it has a nice .357 Magnum recoil that I find manageable and comfortable to shoot.

125gr. Win JHP
7.0gr. TiteGroup
Win Primer
Mixed Brass
OAL: 1.573
FPS: 1,100
Gun: S&W Model 28-2 w/6" Barrel

With 158gr JHP's...

158gr JHP
6gr. TiteGroup
Win Primer
Mixed Brass
OAL: 1.542
Gun: S&W Model 28-2 w/6" Barrel
(Moved back to 5.8gr. TiteGroup, saw
no gain by using 6gr. over 5.8)

Both loads...NOT full power, I look for
less than full, with a reasonable recoil so
I know I'm shooting a .357...clear as mud?

Good luck, and as always, check your
manuals before trying ANY loads offered
by myself or others.

Bob

WESHOOT2 · September 5, 2005, 09:06 AM

'cowboy' data for 'cowboy'-level loads; perfect.

NOT for 'heavies'.

September 2, 2005, 11:16 PM	#1
Mr Kris Senior Member Join Date: July 24, 2005 Location: USA Posts: 111	Experiences with Titegroup in magnum rounds Hello, Are there any folks out there who have experience with Hodgdon's Titegroup powder in .357 and .44 magnum loads? I did a search and there doesn't seem to be much on it in general, but there seems to be a good amount of loading data at their website for it. Any thoughts would be appreciated!

September 3, 2005, 09:47 AM	#2
VonFatman Senior Member Join Date: November 23, 2000 Location: Kansas City Posts: 587	Well, this is NOT a FULL magnum load. However, it has a nice .357 Magnum recoil that I find manageable and comfortable to shoot. 125gr. Win JHP 7.0gr. TiteGroup Win Primer Mixed Brass OAL: 1.573 FPS: 1,100 Gun: S&W Model 28-2 w/6" Barrel With 158gr JHP's... 158gr JHP 6gr. TiteGroup Win Primer Mixed Brass OAL: 1.542 Gun: S&W Model 28-2 w/6" Barrel (Moved back to 5.8gr. TiteGroup, saw no gain by using 6gr. over 5.8) Both loads...NOT full power, I look for less than full, with a reasonable recoil so I know I'm shooting a .357...clear as mud? Good luck, and as always, check your manuals before trying ANY loads offered by myself or others. Bob __________________ "Onward thru the Fog"

September 5, 2005, 09:06 AM	#3
WESHOOT2 Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 1999 Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country) Posts: 14,324	TightGrip 'cowboy' data for 'cowboy'-level loads; perfect. NOT for 'heavies'. __________________ . "all my ammo is mostly retired factory ammo"