References: Accurate Arms Co. 1996 Reloading booklet - - Alliant Powder Co. Reloaders' Guide (1995) - - Hodgdon's Basic Reloaders Manual (1996) - - Speer Reloading Manual, #12 - - Winchester Reloading Components Manual, 14th edition - - Lyman Piston & Revolver Reloading Handbook, 2nd edition. These five bullets cover most of the applications for which a .44 Mag. Please try again. Elmer Keith was the one most responsible for convincing Smith & Wesson and Remington to work together and develop the .44 Magnum. All of the loads you see have been provided directly . Using Berrys Bullets I landed at 22gr of H110 for the best accuracy out of my Anaconda, but it was a bit peppy and I plan on bringing the jacketed plinking load down to 21 grains, and loading at 22gr for hunting rounds (XTP). SWC-JHP, .44 with 250 gr. This was acceptable, and the two companies immediately began research and development. The extra step is not as much work as you'd think. I make sure the cases are clean and not cracked, and I load them. Simple and compact. I remember one such incident: A fellow dressed in a suit stepped to the firing line at the state range in the summer of 1974, a box of .44 Magnums in one hand, a pistol case in the other. It works well with cast bullets and is also an excellent choice for 9mm law enforcement rounds. Nosler: JHP: Any brand-Large Pistol: Details . I was supposed to hunt mule deer last year and the swine flu bout ended that for me (I wasn't sick). SWC, 240 gr. The bullet from Lyman mould 429421 (left) was designed by Elmer Keith and is probably the most popular cast bullet handloaded in the .44 Magnum. WMR, WSF, WST, WSL, 760, 748, 231, 296 and 540 are products of Winchester, Components Div. Speaking of cheap, loading 6.2 grains of propellant under a 200-grain cast bullet results in more than a thousand rounds from a pound of Clays. The .303 British (designated as the 303 British by the C.I.P. As a result, you'll find an easy consensus on diameters: jacketed at .429 inch and lead at .430 inch. You can expect more than 1,300 fps out of an 8-inch barrel, just about 1,300 from a 6 and a very noisy 1,275 fps from a 4-inch barrel with that load (and a bunch of unburned powder). For data containing 340-grain bullets, a Ruger Redhawk with 5-inch barrel was employed. I purchased this as a cheap introduction to reloading, for my 5.5" Ruger Super Blackhawk. The FTXs slender ogive and pointed tip certainly make it look as though it should cleave through the air with less resistance, but its just not so. I do NOT have any pressure tested data. The SAAMI ceiling for the .44 Magnum is 36,000 psi. Just depends on what kinds of loads you plan to shoot. Loading the .44 Magnum to full-power levels is what everyone has looked toward for decades. It is even more flexible when it can benefit from the lengthened sight radius of a long gun, which allows for a more precise aim, and a longer barrel that increases velocity to improve the cartridges range. The newest member of the GX4 line, the GX4 XL, comes with a 3.7-inch barrel. My new favorite powder for the .44 Magnum is Titegroup. The extremely wide meplat will definitely DO THE JOB if driven at a decent velocity and placed well. However, I worked up loads using a chronograph using .44 Magnum cases. So kill something with it and let me know how hard it dropped. Aug 5, 2013. Working up from a "wimpy" IPSC or pin load to a hunting load, to a bear defense load, in the course of a few months of practice, you can get very good with a handgun. Even if they are up to it (we're talking a 338 PF), I am not up to it. When it first came out, there were dire warnings that you could injure yourself shooting a full-power magnum. The SAAMI specs call for a limit on the .44 Magnum of 36k psi (40k CUP). No. Incidentally, the MAP has been changed to 36,000 psi. The 250-grain cast bullet can be loaded up to 1,400 fps for big game hunting. Powder: Alliant 2400, 29.4 grains (70% max load), 33.6 grains (80% max load), 40 grains (95% max load) Use load data at your own risk. CCI Large Pistol Standard Primers. The only way the newest loads can be used is to extend some of the limits of what Elmer Keith started: more weight out of the case and slower powders. Shadow Systems of Plano, Texas, designs and manufactures premium components and complete semi-automatic pistols based on the Glock Safe Action design. If I feel the need for serious velocity, I load N-105, but I reserve it for Rugers-- Super Blackhawks, Redhawks, Super Redhawks. This ammo is a proven round for hunting. What do we need the power for? (Cowboy Action) 44 Russian (Cowboy Action) Great Western Frontier revolvers were built on the same frame size as the Colt SAA. But Winchester's load data website doesn't list a starting load, only a max- 13.4 grns for 1395 fps for my 240gn SWC. Lee Load Data. and SAAMI) or 7.756mmR, is a .303-inch (7.7 mm) calibre rimmed rifle cartridge.The .303 inch bore diameter is measured between rifling lands as is the common practice in Europe which follows the traditional black powder convention.. It is notable that the steels used in most early Blackhawks feature a lower Rockwell hardness than subsequent guns. As to accuracy, with a good gun and load, the .44 Magnum will run the International Handgun Metallic Silhouette Association course (rams at 200 meters) with a perfect score. The Hornady 200-grain XTP shot at 1,947 f.p.s. The powder of choice for magnum lead shotshell loads 10, 12, 16 and 20 gauge. Join Date: August 8, 2013. Which also means I can't use all my reloading equipment,and presses ,and Dies. .44 Remington Magnum (Alliant BE-86 Powder) 3. No. Copyright. The optics-ready CR920 Elite pistol neatly checks the boxes of the micro-compact checklist. However, I did manage to work my way through a series of loads, enough to produce interesting data. You can reload a lot of calibers with this little kit., each kit for each caliber . But the difference between a 15,500-psi .44 Special load and a 23,000-psi .45 ACP +P load is nothing to the .44 Magnum case and the firearm for which it is chambered. Plain-base cast bullets can be cast relatively soft (9 or 10 BHN) when pushed to velocities of 700 to 900 fps, which offer accuracy and are hard enough to prevent leading. Please note: the Classic Lee Loader neck sizes only. While I've run into soft 9mm, brittle .357 and .45 ACP with rims of odd dimensions, all the .44 Magnum brass I've ever used has been tough, uniform and consistent. Welcome to the new Castpics Load lookup. I believe a super blackhawk 8 inch was used for testing, but not for certain! Beginning in 1988 through 1990, S&W developed its Endurance Package in all Model 29 and 629s that resulted in a huge increase in durability. Again, their strength was not necessarily increased, but durability with heavy loads was hugely increased. "I shot a string of the Lee 310 gr with 21.5 gr of W296 and they averaged 1348 fps.". However, when I carry my .44 for bear protection, I load it with 340gr hard cast lead Buffalo Bore rounds. When I was offered a drum of HP-38 by a retiring reloader, I looked into loading data for it. I recently bought some lil gun but have not tried any loading with it yet, my basement is tore up to start finishing, now that got pushed back till spring. 11FS combined with the Sabre Star 250-grain bullet registered a velocity of 1,464 f.p.s. Sizing Die - Decapper - Priming Rod - Powder Measure - Load Data - Complete Instructions : Size Cartridge: .44 Magnum : Sport Type Hunting : Additional Information. One is for standard loads, the other for heavy-bullet, heavy-crimp loads. except a rubber mallet. A Redding Dual Ring Carbide die was used to size cases while an RCBS roll crimp die was used to seat bullets and apply a crimp. Comes with just about everything you need except the hammer, Lee Precision stuff is always really well made so I was happy to find this one at such a low price (less than 50 dollars) for a while. The slowest Vihtavouri handgun powder is best when running super-heavies over the chrono (and through deer, bear and elk), and thus N-110 gets the nod for Hornady 300 XTP and Oregon Trail Trueshot 310 WFN bullets. In both guns the load is 12.6 grains. Curiously, the Hornady 225-grain FTX (l.) actually has a lower ballistic coefficient than the companys 200-grain XTP (r.). My velocities are so far above, not worth mentioning. U.S. ammunition companies refused to offer Keiths heavy .44 Special load that was generating 25,000 psi. Posts: 365. .44 Remington Magnum / .44 Magnum (Lee Precision Data) Warning! Industry maximum average pressure (MAP) was listed at 43,500 CUP. I've never loaded full-house loads in the 44 Magnum before. "Add 50 percent more powder just to get 100 fps?" All handload data contained herein is within industry pressure guidelines and is suitable for all revolvers in good condition. It is extremely important to note that the powder measures ("powder scoops" or "dippers") can vary depending on the year the set was made. Brian considers the Speer Deep Curl SP in 240- and 270-grain weights excellent choices for field and general-purpose use in the .44 Magnum. IMR 3031 and IMR 4895 are products of IMR (formerly DuPont) Powder Company. Again, they will handle full-house loads, but I prefer a larger margin of safety. The Hodgdon book shows that more powder gets you more velocity, but I prefer not to crowd the pressure limits with fast powders. Left to right:-- 250 gr. Testing the 300s was a 20-rounds-per-session exercise. My Model 94 accurately shoots Speer 270-grain DeepCurl and 300-grain flat nose bullets out to 100 yards. Data copied from a well known Taffin Test website published. I know for a fact that a hard-cast bullet pushed along at "only" 1,000 fps can penetrate and exit a 36-inch-deep stack of ballistic-gelatin blocks. (It is all of that!) is extensive. The load was quite accurate but the recoil was much too heavy for casual shooting. This 240-grain solid from Cutting Edge limits the depth of the crimp, but proved adequate. SWC+GC, 265 gr. But there is only so much the gun, and the shooter, can take. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. If you choose to continue using our website, you consent to the use of our cookies, Lee Original Pro 1000 Shell Plates and Carriers, Lee Bullet Feed Kit / Lee Feed Dies & Fingers, .357 MAG/.38 SPECIAL/.38 S&W /.38 COLT NP, MINIE BULLET MOLD- IMPROVED MINIE - MODERN MINIE, Competition Pro Series Die Sets In Titanium Carbide, Hornady Cam Lock Bullet Puller and Collets, Hornady Lock-N-Load AP Progressive Shell Plates, Hornady Lock-N-Load Powder Measure and Accessories. And due to its power and the need for top-quality construction in the firearm, there were few fly-by-night manufacturers who made .44 Magnum handguns. HP, .44 with 225 gr. However, the shot was only 25 yards and I broke it's neck. I don't need to replicate that in a handgun. First is Overall Length (OAL). We all know the history, how Elmer Keith loaded the .44 Special case to its "true potential" and created the precursor to the .44 Magnum. Lee Loader is a complete reloading system, kit includes everything needed to reload 44 Mag. Originally loaded with 40 grs. Support small. Bullseye may not be ideal for the 44, but it is what I had on hand. 34 gr in 445 case (Win 680 corrected), http://www.sixguns.com/tests/tt44mag.htm>http://www.sixguns.com/tests/tt44mag.htm a 44 mag win 296/h110 test report. Found a lower price? You can easily load a 180 lead truncated cone to 950 fps and go shoot a practical match with a practical gun. Lee Loader is a complete reloading system, kit includes everything needed to reload 44 Magnum, except wood or plastic mallet. I used a Ruger Super Blackhawk with 7 1/2 bbl., Federal F150 primer, Felix Lube, moderate crimp. ($), Shipping cost: Reaction score. For more information, go to. Now, I still use that single-stage press to size my top-end power cases, then I load on a progressive once I've cleaned off the lube. The taper-crimp station on the "IPSC/Pin/Mag" diehead setup crimps evenly and consistently enough to hold the bullets. To prevent exposure, do not alter the product by welding, grinding, etc. Why Choose Us? This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again. First to compete with S&W was Great Western Arms with its SAA pattern Frontier Model .44 Magnum in early 1956. The trick with the hottest loads is to use both a tungsten-carbide sizing die and lubricant. The throats of the test revolvers measured .431 inch for the Ruger New Model Blackhawk Bisley and .429 inch for the Smith & Wesson 629-4 Classic DX. Please note: The Classic Lee Loader neck . You needn't worry about experimenting with odd diameters to find the best accuracy as the likelihood of running into a barrel or cham. After that, the bullets seem to lose their stability and veer off toward the moon. Powders such as Alliant Power Pistol, Hodgdon LONGSHOT, CFE Pistol, Accurate No. It's pretty long due to the ogive so it would be hard to fit it into a revolver cylinder. However, virtually all S&W revolvers produced from 1989 to date feature throats that measure .4285 to .429 inch and simply will not chamber the .430-inch Hornady XTP bullet when seated out, but all pre-1989 S&W and Ruger revolvers will. An assortment of propellants can be used to fire those bullets at speeds as weak or hot as desired. Posted January 28, 2014. Bullseye, Unique and 2400 are products of Alliant (formerly Hercules) Powders. The Association's central purpose is to help shooters enjoy casting bullets, You must enable JavaScript to be able to use this site in full, Welcome to The Cast Bullet Association Forum, TC Contenders & Other Single Shot Handguns, Is it time for another Groundhog and Rabbit Shoot. This kit can also reload the 44 Special, you will need to obtain 44 Special load data and appropriate powder scoop. Most traditional sixguns are of a size and weight to be practical for regular field carry while still being heavy enough to keep the recoil of full-house loads manageable. Please try again. Taurus TX22 Competition .22 LR Match Pistol: Review, 6 Great Revolver Cartridges for Carry and Home-Defense Applications, KelTec P50 Blowback Semiauto 5.7x28mm Pistol, Taurus G3XL EDC Compact 9mm Pistol: First Look, Springfield Armory SA-35 9mm Pistol: Improved Browning Hi-Power Clone, Taurus G3c Striker-Fired No-Safety Pistol: Review, Self-Defense Handgun Training: Haley Strategic 2-2-4-2-2 Skills Drill for Speed, SIG Sauer P365 XL Pistol Holster Fitment: DeSantis Gunhide Uni-Tuk, Smith & Wesson Model 350 Hunting Revolver In .350 Legend, First Look: Federal .30 Super Carry Pistol Cartridge. A forum community dedicated to Ruger firearm owners and enthusiasts. The hole was big enough to look through. However, those sizes are easily changed as needed. Without enough pressure to expand the case to a tight seal, gas blowback can come between the case and chamber walls, creating the carbon coat. over nine shots. (circa 1973 to present) are especially durable and can handle a steady diet of full-house loads. . I and Frank Siefer designed this bullet. Since I have experimented with case position sensitive powder and found great differences, I now want bulkier powder that will better fill the case. I found that, for all intents and purposes, HP-38 and WW-231 are the same, so I've loaded that ever since. and an Sd of 17 f.p.s. If I had to use it, that would mean , I am not at home! While I have used this bullet for hunting, with success, shooting steel with it has provided more trophies. - I assume that's for a non-button nose. Was thinking of loading up some 900 fps loads with some 200gr RNFP's I have on hand. Powder of choice for magnum loads. I prefer that on the drive home from the range I be able to feel the steering wheel of the truck. I've been using it for over 20 years in the .444. For any loads over 1000 FPS, I suggest GC for sure or using a jacketed bullet. In bullet diameter, you are in luck. H110 was best. Federal's new.30 Super Carry pistol cartridge offers the equivalent of 9mm Luger performance with recoil and muzzle blast comparable with 9mm. That comparatively slow twist is similar to much older rifles chambered in .44-40 Win. Wt. Before loading a quantity of ammunition with bullets seated out for a given gun, load a dummy cartridge to be certain that combination will chamber. In a pair of S&W 83/8 .44 Magnums, this load clocks out at about 1,067 fps with 7/8 groups. Hotter loads go into Rugers. Jacketed bullets generally measure .429 inch (Nosler, Speer, Barnes, Swift), .4295 inch (Sierra) and .430 inch (Hornady and Cutting Edge). 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The mould is now over twenty years old. I've never used the Lee 310 in a 44 MAG . . I killed the first head of Big Game taken with the Lee C430-310-RF. Lack of expansion on game is one criticism of some .44 bullets. (Update 2009: Since this page was put up, there are several new powders that are particularly good with Magnum pistol rounds. I will trust Alliant, Lyman and other manufacturer data. They can combine them with other information you provide or collected from using their services. If you need a sledgehammer, this is it. Nonsense. Mar 12, 2012. The basic .44 Magnum loads, while not running any more pressure than a warm .44 Special or a .45 ACP +P, have enough power to be a significant handgun load. faster. For lead bullets near 900-1,000 FPS, I recommend a GC (Gas Check), the little copper bottom on the lead bullet as below (5th item from left). While wild boar are a lot tougher than any deer, the "240 at 1,200" equation will do yeoman's work in puncturing and perforating big hogs. SWC-JHP, .44 with 250 gr . In addition, H110 is "the" choice for 410-bore shotgun, especially among top competitive skeet and sporting clays shooters. It is just a guide and the reason you should start under these charges and work up. The rubber mallet may be obtained from your local hardware store. Powders include Hodgdon . I trim the cases used for those loads to 1.275 inches. A cartridge length of 1.610" is the stated maximum for the .44 Mag., and longer cartridges may not cycle through a lever-action rifle. You can start at 44 Special loads and increase by 1/10th grain increments to find a good load. The author has two dieheads set up to load .44 Magnum. I have shot the above mentioned W296 load with the 310 gr bullet from my 4-5/8 SBH. This is not recommended for semi-auto, pump and lever action guns. However, cases intended for the Hornady 225-grain FTX must be trimmed to a length of 1.255" to provide room for the bullets long ogive while still keeping a maximum cartridge length of 1.610". JFP, 240 gr. From the Hodgon's #26: Start load @ 10.0 gr. I use this to reload my .44mag ammo with zero difficulty. So do not try to equal factory full-power ammo while loading with Bullseye or other fast-burning powders. For the standard loads, the IPSC or pin-level loads and the standard hunting load, I don't trim brass. For reloading .44 Mag, faster-burning powders are better for practice ammo while the slow-burners are better for maximum velocities. It probably would exit the far side of a bison. There are several factors involved when choosing a cast bullet for use in the .44 Magnum levergun. 24.0 gr. Win 680 not 296 was the 445 SM loading. The Magnum burns only about a grain more propellant, however, to equal the velocity produced by the Special cartridge. 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