215 Grain Loads in Model 29-2

[scotchblade]

I'm a newbie reloader. At the ripe age of 56, I've found a new hobby.

I am loading for .44 Special and Magnum. So far, I have used 240 grain LSWC and both Unique and 2400 powders.

I have a box of 215 cast bullets from Bear Creek. I stumbled upon some load data at a site called Castpics. Do these look safe for use in a Model 29-2?

The special load with a start of 16 and max of 19 using 2400 powder is what looked too hot to me. Or maybe it is because I am used to looking at load data for the heavier bullets.

Thanks for any advice. I want to be safe, not sorry!

Cast Bullet Load Data

 

[arjay]

It's probably safe,but I didn't check it against my manuals ;-).
I used to use a 240 gr jacketed soft point with 19-20 gr of 2400 in a super blackhawk,s&w 629 and colt anaconda with no problem.

 

[Titegroups]

Id srart with mild loads of unique. If you're planning on pushing them hard with 2400 the bullets need to be hard. Look for a bhn number. Keep an eye ouy for leading.

 

[scotchblade]

It's probably safe,but I didn't check it against my manuals ;-).
I used to use a 240 gr jacketed soft point with 19-20 gr of 2400 in a super blackhawk,s&w 629 and colt anaconda with no problem.

Thanks, this is for the Special casing, so I was not sure if too much pressure would be created.

 

[arjay]

Mine are for 44 mag brass.Don't load those in 44 special!
Lyman # 46 shows 13-14.5 gr of 2400 with a 215 gr lswc in 44 special brass.I'd be cautious too.

 

[elpac3]

I have loaded 240 JSWC on top of 13.5 grains of 2400 in the special for several years. Nice load. You should be able to go a little heavier on the load with a lighter bullet but I would be a little hesitant on going much heavier in the special.