Your favorite .41 magnum handload....

nate45 · July 30, 2007, 02:21 AM

I only use two different loadings.

210gr GD over 22grs of H-110 CCI 350

230gr KT over 17.5grs of 2400 WLP

I just realized I've never chrongraphed these two loads good excuse to go to the range today.

BillCA · July 30, 2007, 05:47 AM

Tell us how they turn out Nate.

I will tell you that my Speer book lists 20.0 grains of H-110 with a magnum primer as a max load, but this book is probably outdated.

215 gr LSWC over 7.9 gr of Bullseye for about 1195 fps
220 gr JHP over 14.5 gr of Blue Dot for 1300 fps

caz223 · July 30, 2007, 07:29 AM

My absolute fave 210 XTP-HP, 17.6 gr 2400, CCI 350.
Also, if you like hodgdon H110, 21.6 gr, XTP-HP 210, CCI 350.
I had a third recipe I started with years ago, it involved herco and 170 grain sports master bullets. I forget the grain weight for the powder.

MADISON · July 30, 2007, 10:05 AM

Since they are to be fired in a 657 S&W the lads were downsiized so as not to blow the gun up...
210 or 220 grain bullets:
17.5 grains of 2400
8.0 grains of UNIQUE [The old police load.]
5.0 grains of UNIQUE [My PPC load.]

**Mike Irwin** · July 30, 2007, 10:17 AM

My current favorite for a full-power load uses AA No. 7. Not sure of the weight at the moment, but it feels, recoil wise, VERY similar to the Remington 210-gr. JSP ammo that is such a thumper at both ends.

I've also loaded lighter loads using 231, and have dones some loads using 296, but haven't been as happy with them.

crowbeaner · July 30, 2007, 07:15 PM

Note that these loads were safe in MY guns- yours may vary, and you should work up: 210 JSP, RP case, 20.4 gr. WW 296, CCI 350.. RCBS cast 41-210-SWC sized .410 WW case, 19.0 of 2400, CCI 300. Lyman 410610 GC, RP case, 17.5 of 2400, CCI 300. Lyman 410459 220 gr. sized .410, RP case, 18.0 of 2400, CCI 300. RCBS cast bullet, WW case, 21.0 of WW 296, CCI 350. Use a firm case neck tension and a firm crimp. Trim your cases to get the same crimp on all your loads. Absolute favorite load; RCBS cast bullet sized .410, WW case, 10.0 of SR 4756, CCI 300. This load is 1/2 gr. over some max. listed in some data; was a one hole load at 25 yds. in my 4 inch M57. Some Rugers will have shorter chambers, and you may not be able to load all 6 chambers with the RCBS bullet. You will have to use the Lyman 410459. Enjoy. CB

Crazy4nitro · July 31, 2007, 05:25 PM

170Gr JHP with 17.0gr. of 2400 Large Pistol Primer.

C4N

Prince55 · August 8, 2007, 01:10 AM

Hey Nate,

Did you ever get to chrono those .41 Mag. loads?

Thanks

WESHOOT2 · August 11, 2007, 11:20 AM

Fav is my IPSC load consisting of a CCI300-ignited 210/215g LSWC over 7.3g Universal Clays; Redding Profile Crimp die.

It makes over 200PF ALWAYS, and is accurate and controllable.

IME AA9 provides the best accuracy at high velocities; H110 and W296 and N110 offer higher velocity potential.

Sierra's 170g JHC is an accurate hard-hitting bullet.

nate45 · August 11, 2007, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Hey Nate,

Did you ever get to chrono those .41 Mag. loads?

Thanks

No! It rained that day and I forgot to do it.

I'm writing it down.

July 30, 2007, 02:21 AM	#1
nate45 Senior Member Join Date: July 16, 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 3,746	Your favorite .41 magnum handload.... I only use two different loadings. 210gr GD over 22grs of H-110 CCI 350 230gr KT over 17.5grs of 2400 WLP I just realized I've never chrongraphed these two loads good excuse to go to the range today.

July 30, 2007, 07:29 AM	#3
caz223 Senior Member Join Date: May 15, 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,429	My absolute fave 210 XTP-HP, 17.6 gr 2400, CCI 350. Also, if you like hodgdon H110, 21.6 gr, XTP-HP 210, CCI 350. I had a third recipe I started with years ago, it involved herco and 170 grain sports master bullets. I forget the grain weight for the powder. __________________ I'm not just a gun. I'm YOUR gun. (Hold me.)

July 30, 2007, 10:05 AM	#4
MADISON Senior Member Join Date: January 1, 2000 Location: Roanoke, Virginia Posts: 2,678	My .41 Magnum Loads Since they are to be fired in a 657 S&W the lads were downsiized so as not to blow the gun up... 210 or 220 grain bullets: 17.5 grains of 2400 8.0 grains of UNIQUE [The old police load.] 5.0 grains of UNIQUE [My PPC load.]

July 30, 2007, 10:17 AM	#5
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 14, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,642	My current favorite for a full-power load uses AA No. 7. Not sure of the weight at the moment, but it feels, recoil wise, VERY similar to the Remington 210-gr. JSP ammo that is such a thumper at both ends. I've also loaded lighter loads using 231, and have dones some loads using 296, but haven't been as happy with them. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

August 8, 2007, 01:10 AM	#8
Prince55 Senior Member Join Date: June 22, 2007 Posts: 472	.41 Magnum--- Hey Nate, Did you ever get to chrono those .41 Mag. loads? Thanks

July 30, 2007, 05:47 AM	#2
BillCA Senior Member Join Date: November 28, 2004 Location: Silicon Valley, Ca Posts: 7,116	Tell us how they turn out Nate. I will tell you that my Speer book lists 20.0 grains of H-110 with a magnum primer as a max load, but this book is probably outdated. 215 gr LSWC over 7.9 gr of Bullseye for about 1195 fps 220 gr JHP over 14.5 gr of Blue Dot for 1300 fps

July 30, 2007, 07:15 PM	#6
crowbeaner Senior Member Join Date: June 4, 2007 Location: Upstate SC Posts: 1,943	Note that these loads were safe in MY guns- yours may vary, and you should work up: 210 JSP, RP case, 20.4 gr. WW 296, CCI 350.. RCBS cast 41-210-SWC sized .410 WW case, 19.0 of 2400, CCI 300. Lyman 410610 GC, RP case, 17.5 of 2400, CCI 300. Lyman 410459 220 gr. sized .410, RP case, 18.0 of 2400, CCI 300. RCBS cast bullet, WW case, 21.0 of WW 296, CCI 350. Use a firm case neck tension and a firm crimp. Trim your cases to get the same crimp on all your loads. Absolute favorite load; RCBS cast bullet sized .410, WW case, 10.0 of SR 4756, CCI 300. This load is 1/2 gr. over some max. listed in some data; was a one hole load at 25 yds. in my 4 inch M57. Some Rugers will have shorter chambers, and you may not be able to load all 6 chambers with the RCBS bullet. You will have to use the Lyman 410459. Enjoy. CB

July 31, 2007, 05:25 PM	#7
Crazy4nitro Senior Member Join Date: January 15, 2007 Location: Lou-a-vul KY Posts: 142	170Gr JHP with 17.0gr. of 2400 Large Pistol Primer. C4N

August 11, 2007, 11:20 AM	#9
WESHOOT2 Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 1999 Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country) Posts: 14,324	hmmmm....fav...... Fav is my IPSC load consisting of a CCI300-ignited 210/215g LSWC over 7.3g Universal Clays; Redding Profile Crimp die. It makes over 200PF ALWAYS, and is accurate and controllable. IME AA9 provides the best accuracy at high velocities; H110 and W296 and N110 offer higher velocity potential. Sierra's 170g JHC is an accurate hard-hitting bullet.