44 Mag 185 grain relaod recipe

stressrelief · March 2, 2018, 08:22 PM

I was handed a box of 44 Mag 185 grain jacketed bullets. I can't find load data for 185 grain bullets but a lot of 180 grain load data is available. If I use the 180 grain data, do I need to make any adjustments in the amount of powder?

Bob Wright · March 2, 2018, 10:30 PM

Well, the old rule of thumb: Cut starting charges by 10% and work up. Check data for 200 gr. bullets also.

Bob Wright

RickCoop · March 3, 2018, 06:59 AM

This question needs to be asked in the bullet casting, reloading section of this forum. Those people know EVERYTHING!

roadrash · March 3, 2018, 12:21 PM

Have you measured the diameter of these 185 grain jacketed bullets?

stressrelief · March 3, 2018, 02:01 PM

The measured diameter on these 185 grain bullets is .450

stagpanther · March 3, 2018, 02:21 PM

It's not a 44 then

stagpanther · March 3, 2018, 02:23 PM

Do not use--gun could go "kaboom!"

stressrelief · March 3, 2018, 02:39 PM

I will not use these this bullets, based on your replies. Thanks gentlemen.

Bob Wright · March 3, 2018, 03:45 PM

Yep, those are some kind of .45 ACP bullets, though a trifle small for that. I bought some bulk bullets about a hundred years ago that were 185 gr. JHP's and they were .450" diameter.

Bob Wright

gwpercle · March 5, 2018, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stressrelief

I will not use these this bullets, based on your replies. Thanks gentlemen.

You can use the bullets in 45 acp or 45 Colt or several other .45 calibers ....just not in the 44 magnum.
In reloading....the details do matter.
Gary

March 2, 2018, 08:22 PM	#1
stressrelief Junior Member Join Date: March 1, 2018 Posts: 10	44 Mag 185 grain relaod recipe I was handed a box of 44 Mag 185 grain jacketed bullets. I can't find load data for 185 grain bullets but a lot of 180 grain load data is available. If I use the 180 grain data, do I need to make any adjustments in the amount of powder?

March 2, 2018, 10:30 PM	#2
Bob Wright Senior Member Join Date: July 10, 2012 Location: Memphis, Tennessee Posts: 3,005	Well, the old rule of thumb: Cut starting charges by 10% and work up. Check data for 200 gr. bullets also. Bob Wright __________________ Time spent at the reloading bench is an investment in contentment.

March 3, 2018, 02:01 PM	#5
stressrelief Junior Member Join Date: March 1, 2018 Posts: 10	Diameter measurement The measured diameter on these 185 grain bullets is .450

March 3, 2018, 02:21 PM	#6
stagpanther Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2014 Posts: 12,973	It's not a 44 then __________________ "Everyone speaks gun."--Robert O'Neill *I am NOT an expert--I do not have any formal experience or certification in firearms use or testing; use any information I post at your own risk!*

March 3, 2018, 02:23 PM	#7
stagpanther Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2014 Posts: 12,973	Do not use--gun could go "kaboom!" __________________ "Everyone speaks gun."--Robert O'Neill *I am NOT an expert--I do not have any formal experience or certification in firearms use or testing; use any information I post at your own risk!*

March 3, 2018, 06:59 AM	#3
RickCoop Member Join Date: August 17, 2013 Posts: 45	This question needs to be asked in the bullet casting, reloading section of this forum. Those people know EVERYTHING!

March 3, 2018, 12:21 PM	#4
roadrash Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2005 Posts: 367	Have you measured the diameter of these 185 grain jacketed bullets?

March 3, 2018, 02:39 PM	#8
stressrelief Junior Member Join Date: March 1, 2018 Posts: 10	Thanks for the replies. I will not use these this bullets, based on your replies. Thanks gentlemen.

March 3, 2018, 03:45 PM	#9
Bob Wright Senior Member Join Date: July 10, 2012 Location: Memphis, Tennessee Posts: 3,005	Yep, those are some kind of .45 ACP bullets, though a trifle small for that. I bought some bulk bullets about a hundred years ago that were 185 gr. JHP's and they were .450" diameter. Bob Wright __________________ Time spent at the reloading bench is an investment in contentment.