Thread: .44 Mag using Power Pistol?
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Old 07-27-2020, 03:55 AM
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Originally Posted by bluetopper View Post
Max is 15.5gr of Power Pistol with a 240gr jacketed bullet at 1400 fps at 31.9k psi pressure.
If it was me, no way I'd go above 14gr.
No idea where you got this ?!?

QuickLoads (FWIW) calculates 15.5gr/P-P with a Hornady 240gr XTP loaded to 1.600" COAL is a tad over 47K psi.

Alliant 2004 Guide says a 240gr JSP @ 13.5gr is 31.9K psi at 1.585" COAL.

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