I have a Model 629 with 6 inch barrel. I have reloaded with H-110 and it is a good powder. In the past I have used Alliant 2400. What do you reload with and why? What powder is best for max loads or mild loads?
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44 Mag what powder do you use?
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ronnie gore
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i used to use 2400 and unique but now i use accurate no. 9
i used to use 2400 and unique but now i use accurate no. 9
I use 296, Longshot, and Trail Boss for heavy down to light loads. Trail Boss is a bit tricky in that you have to pretty much fill up the case and use Magnum primers.
I like Unique for mild loads with cast bullets.
#2400 & cast bullets
W296/H110 for full-power loads, usually Unique (when I can find it, which is not often these days) for plinkers
I agree with Max and FlyFish, on the unique, it makes for a really good mild load and I guess the pressure is within a good range for that powder as it seems to burn cleaner in my .44 mag loads than in my .38 special and .45 auto loads.
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what powder do you use
I don't load much for the 44 mag, but do load a lot in 41 mag. Titegroup seems to get the job done. If I can recall about 7or so grain with about 200 grain bullet, will do 1350 or so. But it's been awhile.. Plus Titegroup is cheap to shoot too..
I don't load much for the 44 mag, but do load a lot in 41 mag. Titegroup seems to get the job done. If I can recall about 7or so grain with about 200 grain bullet, will do 1350 or so. But it's been awhile.. Plus Titegroup is cheap to shoot too..
BigMuddy
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This !
I get lower extreme spreads with AA#9 than any powder I've used in the 44. Less "violent" than H110/WW296.
I now use Power Pistol for light/medium loads.
Dan
basically the same here
Unique with cast bullets...ole Elmer Keith style SWC
2400 with gas checks
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cowboy4evr
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For mild loads I have several recommendations . I like bullseye , Winchester Super Target . With the 429421 Lyman mold in all of my posts here I use 5.0 / Bullseye , WST- 6.0 .
For mid range I use Winchester Superfield and Ramshot Zip . For my WSF loads I use unique load data and add about .5 gr as it is a bit slower burn rate . I wasn't able to find any unique for years . WSF works well and yes , it shoots very very clean. Ramshot Zip (8.0grs). This load is a great " everyday carry working mans load " . It is a little light for the large 4 legged animals / predators . Most burn rate charts list Zip next to W231 and HP38 . Hope that helps .
Full power magnum , here again since I couldn't find any 2400 for over 5yrs I started using Ramshot Enforcer / Accurate arms 4100 ( they are the same , use current load data ). I have also have great success w/ HS6 (13.0grs) for those " almost " magnum loads using much less powder and also Blue Dot (14.5grs).
I just started using some Acc #9 in 357 mag loads and am very very pleased . Will test in 41 mag and 44 mag later . As always , start low and work up slowly .
For mid range I use Winchester Superfield and Ramshot Zip . For my WSF loads I use unique load data and add about .5 gr as it is a bit slower burn rate . I wasn't able to find any unique for years . WSF works well and yes , it shoots very very clean. Ramshot Zip (8.0grs). This load is a great " everyday carry working mans load " . It is a little light for the large 4 legged animals / predators . Most burn rate charts list Zip next to W231 and HP38 . Hope that helps .
Full power magnum , here again since I couldn't find any 2400 for over 5yrs I started using Ramshot Enforcer / Accurate arms 4100 ( they are the same , use current load data ). I have also have great success w/ HS6 (13.0grs) for those " almost " magnum loads using much less powder and also Blue Dot (14.5grs).
I just started using some Acc #9 in 357 mag loads and am very very pleased . Will test in 41 mag and 44 mag later . As always , start low and work up slowly .
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I use W296, Hornady XTP, and mag primers for magnum loads.
I use Titegroup, Missouri Bullet, and large pistol primer for special loads in mag brass. I only load mag brass.
Titegroup is fine for the mag loads when W296 is not available.
I use Titegroup, Missouri Bullet, and large pistol primer for special loads in mag brass. I only load mag brass.
Titegroup is fine for the mag loads when W296 is not available.
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Just started loading 44 mag and went with 2400 with 240gr Hornady XTP's. Still looking at doing some light loads with lead bullets.
Collo Rosso
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Full on loads with 2400 or #9. Don't enjoy doing to many of them. Mid range HS-6 and now CFE-P I find work real well.
Really liked #9 and would like to try #5 or #7 but I just don't see many Accurate powders.
Really liked #9 and would like to try #5 or #7 but I just don't see many Accurate powders.
greenmachine
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2400 for heavy loads and 231 for a light indoor range load.
Unique is pretty good. Boosts a 240-gr up to 1200 fps nicely, doesn't leave a mess of unburned powder or melted lead. Plenty of oomph to remind you you're not shooting a .45, but still quite comfortable to shoot all afternoon.
I'd try out H110, 2400, etc, but I honestly just can't justify expending 2.5x as much powder per shot for such a slight velocity increase. I'm not hunting, and I'm not shooting at 75 or 100 yards.
For 'polite' bullet weights, pressures, and velocities, I've been using Universal, but strictly so that I can get rid of my pound of Universal! Burns horribly at .44 Spl pressures under a 180 RNFP. I need to dig up some Bullseye data for that weight, and likely switch over to 200-gr wadcutters.
I'd try out H110, 2400, etc, but I honestly just can't justify expending 2.5x as much powder per shot for such a slight velocity increase. I'm not hunting, and I'm not shooting at 75 or 100 yards.
For 'polite' bullet weights, pressures, and velocities, I've been using Universal, but strictly so that I can get rid of my pound of Universal! Burns horribly at .44 Spl pressures under a 180 RNFP. I need to dig up some Bullseye data for that weight, and likely switch over to 200-gr wadcutters.
twodog max
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I use 296/110 for the few real magnums I shoot these days. WW231/HP38 for everything else because I have used it for a long time, am familiar with it and have a lot of it on hand. Probably better options out there but at this stage for me and with supplies on hand it will likely do me.
