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Old 07-27-2011, 04:24 PM
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I think that most replies are missing the fact that LWC seat much deeper than other bullets, in any caliber. I also think that most realize that this is true when thinking of 38 spl 148 gr HBWC/DEWC. But it seems that not everyone thinks of this fact when it comes to other calibers.
I recently tried to find load data for 210gr LWC for 44 spl. In my case, the 210 LWC set in the case .185" deeper than the 200gr LRNFP that I had for comparison, that is some serious case volume reduction!
I couldn't find a thing. So, I used the starting load data for the 232gr bullets and haven't had a problem. And even then, I reduced the 44 spl. load by 1.0gr and the 44 mag charge by 2.5gr to start. That in itself is "wildcatting" my own load.
It turns out that they both shoot great, with the 44 mag load a bit more accurate.

Be careful! Don't just drop in a lower end charge for a similar weight bullet, it could get pretty hot, fast!

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