mid level .44 loads?

troy_mclure · August 6, 2011, 05:51 PM

im looking for some mid-level .44 loads.

im shooting a ruger sbh 5.5" bbl, and ive got 240gr swc i cast.

im looking for +/-1100fps.

for this weight of boolit most special loads end below 1000fps, and most magnum loads start above 1200fps.

JACK308 · August 6, 2011, 06:15 PM

When I get mine I'l be using 240 cast SWC 18.5 grains of 2400 that pushes it about 1100 or so.Check out LYMAN 49th reloading manual more info is there.

243winxb · August 6, 2011, 06:23 PM

10.0gr of Unique

mavracer · August 6, 2011, 08:11 PM

I'll second 10.0gr of unique. Elmer's old practice load it's very accurate in every gun I've ever shot it in.

zxcvbob · August 6, 2011, 08:25 PM

10.0 of Unique ought to be a good one.

Basically you can use any .45 Colt data for 250 or 255 grain bullets in .44 Magnum, substituting a 240 grain SWC. But not if the .45 load data says "Ruger Only" or +P.

GeauxTide · August 6, 2011, 08:29 PM

Again with the 10gr Unique Load. I've found 8gr. to be more accurate, but it's under 1000. FYI, I use 10gr in my 45LC under 255 and 275.

totaldla · August 6, 2011, 09:55 PM

Elmer wiped his butt with a pine cone too.

There are many other powders that will do what you want. I've played with some, maybe this will help - look in the load data section of the 329pd info link. Have fun!

Edward429451 · August 6, 2011, 10:26 PM

19.0 gr 2400 gave me 1287fps from a 7.5" barrel, so if you went with 18.0 gr you would be right on top of what you ask for. No mag primers and give it a good crimp.

T. O'Heir · August 7, 2011, 12:35 AM

"...this weight of boolit..." This weight of what?
"...most magnum loads start above 1200fps..." Um, no. You must be looking at 240 grain jacketed loads. Hodgdon cast bullet .44 Mag starting loads run 759 to 866 fps. Max loads run between 940 and 1334.
Win 231 or HP-38 will give you 1100 fps mid-range velocities.
Mind you, what you're planning on using the loads for matters.

WESHOOT2 · August 7, 2011, 09:07 AM

For your goal I most highly recommend Power Pistol, HS6, and N350.

I would personally start with HS6.

Slamfire · August 7, 2011, 11:43 AM

This load is accurate and powerful in my S&W M629

Code:

S&W M629-4 Stainless, 5" Barrel
					
240 LSWC 8.5 grs Unique  thrown, Midway Brass WLP		
25-Nov-04	T = 58 °F				
					
Ave Vel =	1023				 
Std Dev =	25				 
ES =	99				 
Low =	958				 
High =	1057				
N = 	30

RedHawk357 · August 17, 2011, 07:46 AM

This is what i got from my equipment: WW or RP brass 240gr LSW mostly cast by me, moderate to heavy crimps. Avg of ten rnds.

RedDot 6.5gr/906fps avg
TiteGroup 8.8gr/1092
HP38 7.9gr/922
231 8.2gr/933
SR7625 10gr/1094
Universal 9.2gr/1083
800x 11.4gr/1095
4756 11.0gr/1053
HS6 12.9gr/1082
2400/16.8gr/1010
IMR4227 21.2gr/1064
LilGun 16.8gr/1102

I would check my math against good updated load manuals as I was recruited from the human race.

August 6, 2011, 05:51 PM	#1
troy_mclure Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 2008 Location: gulf of mexico Posts: 2,716	mid level .44 loads? im looking for some mid-level .44 loads. im shooting a ruger sbh 5.5" bbl, and ive got 240gr swc i cast. im looking for +/-1100fps. for this weight of boolit most special loads end below 1000fps, and most magnum loads start above 1200fps. __________________ There is only one tactical principle which is not subject to change. It is to use the means at hand to inflict the maximum amount of wound, death, and destruction on the enemy in the minimum amount of time."

August 6, 2011, 08:25 PM	#5
zxcvbob Senior Member Join Date: December 20, 2007 Location: S.E. Minnesota Posts: 4,720	10.0 of Unique ought to be a good one. Basically you can use any .45 Colt data for 250 or 255 grain bullets in .44 Magnum, substituting a 240 grain SWC. But not if the .45 load data says "Ruger Only" or +P. __________________ "Everything they do is so dramatic and flamboyant. It just makes me want to set myself on fire!" —Lucille Bluth Last edited by zxcvbob; August 6, 2011 at 08:32 PM.

August 6, 2011, 09:55 PM	#7
totaldla Senior Member Join Date: August 10, 2009 Location: SW Idaho Posts: 1,295	Elmer wiped his butt with a pine cone too. There are many other powders that will do what you want. I've played with some, maybe this will help - look in the load data section of the 329pd info link. Have fun! __________________ Lee Auto Bench Prime Castor Oil Case Lube

August 7, 2011, 12:35 AM	#9
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	"...this weight of boolit..." This weight of what? "...most magnum loads start above 1200fps..." Um, no. You must be looking at 240 grain jacketed loads. Hodgdon cast bullet .44 Mag starting loads run 759 to 866 fps. Max loads run between 940 and 1334. Win 231 or HP-38 will give you 1100 fps mid-range velocities. Mind you, what you're planning on using the loads for matters. __________________ Spelling and grammar count!

August 7, 2011, 09:07 AM	#10
WESHOOT2 Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 1999 Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country) Posts: 14,324	For your goal I most highly recommend Power Pistol, HS6, and N350. I would personally start with HS6. __________________ . "all my ammo is mostly retired factory ammo"

August 6, 2011, 06:15 PM	#2
JACK308 Junior member Join Date: July 10, 2011 Posts: 377	When I get mine I'l be using 240 cast SWC 18.5 grains of 2400 that pushes it about 1100 or so.Check out LYMAN 49th reloading manual more info is there.

August 6, 2011, 06:23 PM	#3
243winxb Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2011 Location: USA Posts: 1,730	10.0gr of Unique

August 6, 2011, 08:29 PM	#6
GeauxTide Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2009 Location: Helena, AL Posts: 4,424	Again with the 10gr Unique Load. I've found 8gr. to be more accurate, but it's under 1000. FYI, I use 10gr in my 45LC under 255 and 275.

August 6, 2011, 10:26 PM	#8
Edward429451 Junior member Join Date: November 12, 2000 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Posts: 9,494	19.0 gr 2400 gave me 1287fps from a 7.5" barrel, so if you went with 18.0 gr you would be right on top of what you ask for. No mag primers and give it a good crimp.

August 7, 2011, 11:43 AM	#11
Slamfire Senior Member Join Date: May 27, 2007 Posts: 5,261	This load is accurate and powerful in my S&W M629 Code: S&W M629-4 Stainless, 5" Barrel 240 LSWC 8.5 grs Unique thrown, Midway Brass WLP 25-Nov-04 T = 58 °F Ave Vel = 1023 Std Dev = 25 ES = 99 Low = 958 High = 1057 N = 30 __________________ If I'm not shooting, I'm reloading.

August 17, 2011, 07:46 AM	#12
RedHawk357 Member Join Date: September 7, 2008 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorad Posts: 63	Lite-Mid Level 44 Mag Loads This is what i got from my equipment: WW or RP brass 240gr LSW mostly cast by me, moderate to heavy crimps. Avg of ten rnds. RedDot 6.5gr/906fps avg TiteGroup 8.8gr/1092 HP38 7.9gr/922 231 8.2gr/933 SR7625 10gr/1094 Universal 9.2gr/1083 800x 11.4gr/1095 4756 11.0gr/1053 HS6 12.9gr/1082 2400/16.8gr/1010 IMR4227 21.2gr/1064 LilGun 16.8gr/1102 I would check my math against good updated load manuals as I was recruited from the human race.