800X looks good in the manuals for the 210/220 cast bullet loads. Highest velocity listed, but not highest pressure. Anyone using 800X in their 41's.


Charlie

I stopped using 800x more than a decade ago.

Most lead loads across all handgun calibers are now stuffed with 231

It`s as good a performer as you`ll find in the Magnum straight walled cartridges , but measuring will give ya fits !!

I usually add 1/2 teaspoon of powdered graphite to a # to help it go thru my Lee AD measure .

1 of my Redhawks really loves 800X & a 200gr. XTP , It`s the only revolver I shoot jacketed thru.

Wanted to add : 800X & HERCO are very similar & close in the burn charts ,but I feel it is even larger flaked then 800X, but my experience is it also is a "forgotten" performer for the Magnums.

I'll have to try it for my .41's...I use it for high-end 10mm.

Have used 800X for my hunting loads since I started reloading over 30 years ago--- no reason to change. Range fodder will get 231 or Red Dot, for the most part.

Many years ago it was one of the powders used for Steel shot
reloading and I tried it in 38 and 357 loads.
Good for the 38 +P loads with the 158 lead and worked well
with most of the magnum loads..........
Finally ran out of it about two years ago but still have a few 38 +P 125gr G. Dots at 1050fps that shoot great in a 6" barrel.

It should work out for you but is a large flake powder..........
Good luck.

Paco Kelly always liked 800X...

41magnum

The ballistics are great but it is absolutely the worst metering powder on the planet except for the long grain rifle powders.
Many years ago I was impressed with it's velocity/pressure ratio and purchased a large keg for 28 ga reloads. First time I have ever experienced bloopers.

thanks for the link. Interesting read. 170g at 1800fps !!!!

I went with 800X and will be putting a few more together tonite. I'll be interested in seeing how they perform.

I have a box of Sierra 210 HPs. They appear to have a longer bearing surface than the XTPs. Anyone have a Sierra manual? I wouldn't 't expect a pressure problem with 10.3 grains but thought I'd ask.

He was a patient man. The metering characteristics do require patience as noted. It's like running corn flakes through your powder measure. I don't load in quantity so it's ok. I have enough loaded up for a range run Friday.

I tried a batch years ago & for some now forgotten reason didn't choose to continue the recipe.

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