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**Mike Irwin** · July 10, 2005, 01:54 PM

I didn't end up loading any .44 Spls. because as I was digging in one of my range ammo cans I found that I already had 75 rounds loaded with 231.

I'm not that fond of 231 in the .44 Spl. I find it to be very spotty accuracy wise. I think it's just too little powder in too big a case.

There's a new powder out, I forget what it's called, that has a MUCH higher loading density. Dammit I can't remember who makes it, but it's a donut shaped powder. Mtnbkr turned me on to it.

edit: FOUND IT! IMR Trail Boss. Here's an article about it. http://www.gunblast.com/IMR_TrailBoss.htm

I did, however, load some .41 mag. with 13.5 grains of AA 7 with a 210-gr. hard cast lead bullet.

That was a good load. Gave a good magnum thump and came very close to hitting to point of impact.

July 10, 2005, 01:54 PM	#6
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,390	I didn't end up loading any .44 Spls. because as I was digging in one of my range ammo cans I found that I already had 75 rounds loaded with 231. I'm not that fond of 231 in the .44 Spl. I find it to be very spotty accuracy wise. I think it's just too little powder in too big a case. There's a new powder out, I forget what it's called, that has a MUCH higher loading density. Dammit I can't remember who makes it, but it's a donut shaped powder. Mtnbkr turned me on to it. edit: FOUND IT! IMR Trail Boss. Here's an article about it. http://www.gunblast.com/IMR_TrailBoss.htm I did, however, load some .41 mag. with 13.5 grains of AA 7 with a 210-gr. hard cast lead bullet. That was a good load. Gave a good magnum thump and came very close to hitting to point of impact.