I've just found my holy grail about two weeks ago, a pristine 6.5" blue Triple Lock in 44 special (serial # 134XX shipped from S&W in 1917!) that looks so good, the guys at the range begged me not to shoot it! But I did as guns are meant for shooting. I shot factory 246 grain and 200 or 210 factory lead. My concern is that I've read that the cylinders are not heat treated and "hot" ammo should be avoided. True ? If so, what would be a good, lead bullet (semi wad cuter?) at what powder and charge weight. Can I try for 750 or 800 fps?

Thanks as I'm new to reloading and this forum.

I'm like a proud parent, just don't want to "blow" it up or hurt this beauty in any way.

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I would stay here...

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Intersting article.. BTW congrats..

I reload a 240 gr rnfp 44 spl cowboy load with Vih't Tin Star Cowboy action shooting data - Cowboy action shooting - Reloading Data - Vihtavuori

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