Win231 Powder Test

doc540 · #1 03-27-2013, 01:29 PM

Goal: low powered (.44 Special) accuracy for 50 yd silhouette matches

Why .44 Mag and not .44 Special? Brass is more available around here

Loaded up Win231 last night and tested it this morning.

60 degrees, light wind

Disclaimer: Limited marksmanship skills

Revolver: 629 Classic with top port
Optics: Matchdot w/Leupold quick release rings
Mount: Warne Maxima Multi-Sight System (modified front sight for irons)

(sighted in using 7.0gr Unique...shot 10 test shots)

Second round of targets

Conclusions:
1. All loads would work ok for 50yd silhouette shooting
2. Better shooting skills would tighten all the groups
3. Reloading and testing bullets and powder is fun
4. Old pro's will soon set straight a rookie like myself

max · #2 03-27-2013, 01:42 PM

That don't look all that bad to me. You might try increasing your load slightly to see what happens. Sometimes a few grains can make a big difference.

doc540 · #3 03-27-2013, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by max

That don't look all that bad to me. You might try increasing your load slightly to see what happens. Sometimes a few grains can make a big difference.

Thanks

I increased it slightly from 5.1 to 7.0.

Trying to create low powered loads similar to .44 Special.

Rule3 · #4 03-27-2013, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doc540

Thanks

I increased it slightly from 5.1 to 7.0.

Trying to create low powered loads similar to .44 Special.

Ya but your group at the start load of 5.5 looks better/tighter. Adjust the sights to that load and see what you get constantly. That's darn good at 50 yards!

doc540 · #5 03-27-2013, 04:31 PM

Thanks

Hope to go back tomorrow and adjust the Matchdot to the 5.5 load.

Taking a break from the loading bench now.

doc540 · #6 03-29-2013, 06:07 PM

5.5gr W231 averages 740fps

I think that's the load I'll stick with since I was trying for something similar to .44 Special.

Guess I'll end up getting my man card cancelled.

Maximumbob54 · #7 03-29-2013, 06:10 PM

Why worry what others think? You are in this for your own uses and shouldn't give one wit what someone else things.

By the by, I also agree that's some good shooting at 50 yards.

TAROMAN · #8 03-29-2013, 06:21 PM

Very interesting.
Getting ready to load some .44 target loads and your 5.5 load will certainly be tried.

doc540 · #9 03-29-2013, 06:32 PM

Thanks, but a 629 from a rest at 50yds is just plain cheating.

Offhand at 50 keeps me humble.