44 mag load

H&R12 · December 14, 2006, 03:33 AM

Just getting into loading cast bullets. How does 23 gr. of H-110 under 255 gr. Cast Performance WFN BG sound?? I have loaded many 240 and 300 gr XTP's in the past. 7.5 in SRH. Looking for a deer load.

Ben Shepherd · December 14, 2006, 09:15 AM

Should be a very good load. Magnum primers, right? Good firm crimp.

tINY · December 14, 2006, 01:44 PM

If it has a gas check, you should be fine. I'd load lighter if there is exposed lead at the back of the bullet.

-tINY

cheygriz · December 16, 2006, 08:44 PM

Should be a very good load. Magnum primers, right? Good firm crimp.Quote

Strangely, I've had far better rsults in all of my magnum pistol loads with standard Remington pistol primers than with any brand of magnum primer. I guess a guy ought to try both.

Mr. Tettnanger · December 17, 2006, 07:58 AM

When using H-110, I always use magnum primers. If my loading books list a magnum primer, I use one. Period.
I shoot 240 grain XTP with 23.5 H-110, outta S&W 629 44 magnum 8 3/8 for deer hunting.

Mr. Tettnanger

Ben Shepherd · December 18, 2006, 10:50 AM

H110 or 296 can squib in cold weather with a standard primer. Or if you run a really light crimp.

If you start over with your loads using magnum primers with H110 or 296, I think you'll see better accuracy, cleaner burning, and more consistent velocities.

December 14, 2006, 03:33 AM	#1
H&R12 Junior Member Join Date: December 9, 2006 Location: SE Michigan. Hunt in the North Woods Posts: 13	44 mag load Just getting into loading cast bullets. How does 23 gr. of H-110 under 255 gr. Cast Performance WFN BG sound?? I have loaded many 240 and 300 gr XTP's in the past. 7.5 in SRH. Looking for a deer load.

December 14, 2006, 09:15 AM	#2
Ben Shepherd Senior Member Join Date: August 11, 2001 Location: Utah Posts: 1,462	Should be a very good load. Magnum primers, right? Good firm crimp. __________________ From my cold dead hands......... NRA certified rifle, pistol and shotgun instructor. Hunter education instructor

December 16, 2006, 08:44 PM	#4
cheygriz Senior Member Join Date: May 11, 2002 Location: high up in the rockies Posts: 2,289	Should be a very good load. Magnum primers, right? Good firm crimp.Quote Strangely, I've had far better rsults in all of my magnum pistol loads with standard Remington pistol primers than with any brand of magnum primer. I guess a guy ought to try both. __________________ If you think a mighty military force is expensive, wait 'til you see what a weak one costs.

December 18, 2006, 10:50 AM	#6
Ben Shepherd Senior Member Join Date: August 11, 2001 Location: Utah Posts: 1,462	H110 or 296 can squib in cold weather with a standard primer. Or if you run a really light crimp. If you start over with your loads using magnum primers with H110 or 296, I think you'll see better accuracy, cleaner burning, and more consistent velocities. __________________ From my cold dead hands......... NRA certified rifle, pistol and shotgun instructor. Hunter education instructor

December 14, 2006, 01:44 PM	#3
tINY Senior Member Join Date: April 26, 2005 Location: Orygun Posts: 2,589	If it has a gas check, you should be fine. I'd load lighter if there is exposed lead at the back of the bullet. -tINY

December 17, 2006, 07:58 AM	#5
Mr. Tettnanger Member Join Date: June 9, 2005 Posts: 47	When using H-110, I always use magnum primers. If my loading books list a magnum primer, I use one. Period. I shoot 240 grain XTP with 23.5 H-110, outta S&W 629 44 magnum 8 3/8 for deer hunting. Mr. Tettnanger