Thread: Accurate #2 in 44 magnum???
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Old 03-17-2013, 12:16 AM
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Most times when you can't find load data for a powder/bullet combination for a cartridge there is a very good reason.

AA#2 is too fast a powder for use in a .44 Magnum even when only generating .44 Special pressures. The 240gr bullet is just too heavy for that powder, pressures will peak well before you achieve the velocities you're trying for. AA#5 will be much better choice for that job and AA#9 will work well for full power .44 Magnum rounds.

For load data to push a 240gr SWC to 800 fps look at the data for a 44 Special using AA#5. According to Accurate 6.8gr to 7.0gr will get you close.
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