Need a load for a 41 mag

Blackhorse · August 17, 2002, 09:28 PM

Came up with a bunch of unique powder, whats a good load for 210 gr jsp 41 mag. S&W M57 using unique, tried 10 grains like one of my books said and found case extraction difficult and flattened primers?

sricciardelli · August 18, 2002, 10:14 AM

I've used Unique From 8.0 grains to 11.0 grains with Federal 150 primer and have had no problems, but that was with a Ruger BH.

But my powder of choice is H-110.

MADISON · August 19, 2002, 12:24 AM

Using Unique you will not be able to get the full potential out of a .41 Magnum.
I load the following UNIQUE loads:
5.0 grains...A good PPC load.
8.0 grains...A generic version of the old lead Police Load.
9.0 grains...This is the wife's load for her 657. It's a bit hot.
My all time favorite S&W and hunting load is 17.5 grains of 2400.

caz223 · August 22, 2002, 01:24 AM

My favorite loads for the .41- 210 grain bullets are

17.6 grains 2400 + CCI 350
Then. years later,
20.6 H110 + CCI 350

Stick to slower powders for magnum stuff.
I think faster powders would be fine with lighter bullets, but I haven't tried anything faster than blue dot.

These loads are book loads, but in some books they are .1 grain over.
Get a few reloading books, and do your homework.
Just don't blame anybody but yourself if your gun blows up using these loads. They are max loads in some books.
You've been warned.

August 17, 2002, 09:28 PM	#1
Blackhorse Senior Member Join Date: April 9, 2002 Location: Idaho Posts: 597	Need a load for a 41 mag Came up with a bunch of unique powder, whats a good load for 210 gr jsp 41 mag. S&W M57 using unique, tried 10 grains like one of my books said and found case extraction difficult and flattened primers?

August 18, 2002, 10:14 AM	#2
sricciardelli Senior Member Join Date: August 13, 2001 Location: Montana Posts: 489	I've used Unique From 8.0 grains to 11.0 grains with Federal 150 primer and have had no problems, but that was with a Ruger BH. But my powder of choice is H-110. __________________ http://stevespages.com/page8.htm

August 19, 2002, 12:24 AM	#3
MADISON Senior Member Join Date: January 1, 2000 Location: Roanoke, Virginia Posts: 2,678	Need a load for a 41 mag Using Unique you will not be able to get the full potential out of a .41 Magnum. I load the following UNIQUE loads: 5.0 grains...A good PPC load. 8.0 grains...A generic version of the old lead Police Load. 9.0 grains...This is the wife's load for her 657. It's a bit hot. My all time favorite S&W and hunting load is 17.5 grains of 2400. Last edited by MADISON; August 19, 2002 at 11:57 AM.

August 22, 2002, 01:24 AM	#4
caz223 Senior Member Join Date: May 15, 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,429	My favorite loads for the .41- 210 grain bullets are 17.6 grains 2400 + CCI 350 Then. years later, 20.6 H110 + CCI 350 Stick to slower powders for magnum stuff. I think faster powders would be fine with lighter bullets, but I haven't tried anything faster than blue dot. These loads are book loads, but in some books they are .1 grain over. Get a few reloading books, and do your homework. Just don't blame anybody but yourself if your gun blows up using these loads. They are max loads in some books. You've been warned.