Thread: .44 Special, cast bullets and 231
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Old 09-17-2009, 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by David Sinko View Post
Does anybody have a good load for the .44 Special using the 240 gr. hard cast SWC and 231? They will be shot out of a 629-2 Mountain Lion and I'd like to get 900 to 1000 FPS. I think I should be able to safely exceed 900 FPS using 231 and a 4" barrel. In my experience 231 can be very clean burning in the heavier loads but I have not yet loaded the shorter Special case. I have used 8.0 grs. in the Magnum case and find recoil very manageable in the Mountain Gun. I'd like something similar using Special brass but my manuals don't have any "warm" loads with this powder.

Also, how does 700X compare? I think I could get higher velocity with 231 but I'm not sure.

Dave Sinko
The 14th Edition W-W reloading manual lists the following data for 44 Special with 246 gr. lead bullet:
5.4 gr. W-231 = 796 fps = 12,500 cup
Hope that helps. I only use mild loads with either Trail Boss or American Select at ca 600 fps.
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