Where to go from here....

DavidAGO · January 19, 2009, 03:54 PM

I have gotten back into reloading in the last few months after a 25 year hiatus, .45 ACP, .38/357, and .44 Magnum. Lately, I have had issues with the .45 and my loads, advice from members here have done much to iron out the problems, thank you all. a different problem seems to arise now. The sickness has hit, I now find myself wondering, " What if I loaded such and such with such and such powder?"

Especially with .38 loads I have been using bullseye and Unique, with 158 gr SWC and 148 gr. WC. I am pretty happy with the loads as far as accuracy in my S&W 686 with 8 1/2 inch barrel and Ruger GP100 with 6 inch barrel. Where do I go from here? I don't want to reinvent the wheel, I know others out there have their pet load. I need recommendations for other loads to try. Also, I need recommendations for a chronograph. I want to better quantify what I have been doing. I am looking for accuracy mainly, but also consistency. I am ready to move on out to about 75 yards for my next few shooting sessions, with the plan to start hunting with the S&W next deer season.

What advice and pet loads does anyone have for me to try? any other tips as I continue exploring this reloading stuff? BTW, loads for the .44 will also be appreciated, that gun is next in the journey.

Thanks in advance

David,

tjhands · January 19, 2009, 08:31 PM

My (and many, many other people's) favorite .44 magnum load is 23.0g of Hogdgon 110 or Winchester 296 under a 240g Hornady XTP. Naturally, start with a lower charge weight in your gun and work up to this as it's pushing the middle-upper levels.

This is an excellent accuracy load AND an excellent hunting load.

January 19, 2009, 03:54 PM	#1
DavidAGO Senior Member Join Date: October 7, 2008 Location: Magnolia, AR Posts: 340	Where to go from here.... I have gotten back into reloading in the last few months after a 25 year hiatus, .45 ACP, .38/357, and .44 Magnum. Lately, I have had issues with the .45 and my loads, advice from members here have done much to iron out the problems, thank you all. a different problem seems to arise now. The sickness has hit, I now find myself wondering, " What if I loaded such and such with such and such powder?" Especially with .38 loads I have been using bullseye and Unique, with 158 gr SWC and 148 gr. WC. I am pretty happy with the loads as far as accuracy in my S&W 686 with 8 1/2 inch barrel and Ruger GP100 with 6 inch barrel. Where do I go from here? I don't want to reinvent the wheel, I know others out there have their pet load. I need recommendations for other loads to try. Also, I need recommendations for a chronograph. I want to better quantify what I have been doing. I am looking for accuracy mainly, but also consistency. I am ready to move on out to about 75 yards for my next few shooting sessions, with the plan to start hunting with the S&W next deer season. What advice and pet loads does anyone have for me to try? any other tips as I continue exploring this reloading stuff? BTW, loads for the .44 will also be appreciated, that gun is next in the journey. Thanks in advance David,

January 19, 2009, 08:31 PM	#2
tjhands Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2005 Posts: 1,718	My (and many, many other people's) favorite .44 magnum load is 23.0g of Hogdgon 110 or Winchester 296 under a 240g Hornady XTP. Naturally, start with a lower charge weight in your gun and work up to this as it's pushing the middle-upper levels. This is an excellent accuracy load AND an excellent hunting load. __________________ "If the sole purpose of handguns is to kill people, then mine are all defective." - Uncle Ted Nugent

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