Extreme copper plated bullets for 44 Mag loads
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You should be OK to load them with pretty much any powder. You just need to use mid-range jacketed data and don't load them hotter than 1200 FPS or so.
I've been loading their 200gr RNFP plated over AA#2.
I've been loading their 200gr RNFP plated over AA#2.
Probably good advice - The H110 data doesn't show any loads <1250 FPS except the big heavy 330 & 355gr bear bullets.
So H110 isn't a good choice. To be more clear I should have said you can use any powder that has mid-range jacketed data loads that are below 1200 FPS or so.
I like to load more to 44 special specs with the plated bullets myself.
daniel lawecki
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your best bet would be 2400,Titegroup or Unique not H110
Collo Rosso
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HS-6 and now CFE-P have worked well for me with 240gr. plated and coated bullet 44 mag loads. Don't own a chrono but I'm in the 1100fps range. Not full on magnum but accurate and I can shoot them all day.
I have 4 lbs of unique. Thats the powder I am going to work with. I have been loading 23.8 grns of H110 over a 240 Hornady XTP bullet. I bought some Extreme bullets to build some lighter loads. H110 is great for all out Magnum loads but I am not wanting to shoot them all day at the range.
twodog max
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Unique is the way to go.
I wish I had 4 pounds of Unique.
I wish I had 4 pounds of Unique.
muddocktor
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Yep, you are good to go with the Unique. A great, versatile powder if you can find it.
I've also been experimenting with Longshot in 44 Mag recently with decent results. The 11.0 grain minimum load that the Hodgdon data site shows for 240 grain bullets makes for a pretty nice, not too harsh 44 Mag load with 240 grain bullets. I've been shooting coated instead of plated, but it should work just as well. I did chrono some coated 240 SWC with 10.8 grains Longshot (.2 under minimum Hodgdon data) and velocities were right at 1000 fpm out of my 6 1/2" barrel 629-3 Classic.
I've also been experimenting with Longshot in 44 Mag recently with decent results. The 11.0 grain minimum load that the Hodgdon data site shows for 240 grain bullets makes for a pretty nice, not too harsh 44 Mag load with 240 grain bullets. I've been shooting coated instead of plated, but it should work just as well. I did chrono some coated 240 SWC with 10.8 grains Longshot (.2 under minimum Hodgdon data) and velocities were right at 1000 fpm out of my 6 1/2" barrel 629-3 Classic.
Clovishound
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I've been shooting 158 grain Xtreme plated through both my Model 10 in .38, and in my Henry rifle in .357. I've been keeping my speeds under 1200. Not an issue in .38, and easy enough in .357 with the right powder. If you Chronograph your loads, you will see that plated normally runs slower with powder, and bullet weight/style, than cast. I was going to suggest getting some of the hollow point heavy plated that Xtreme sells, but I see they don't carry them in .44. They work well in my .357, and it's tough to exceed 1500 fps speed limit.
I've been pleased with the cleanliness and performance of the Xtreme bullets. They are cheaper than any of the coated bullets I have found. The only issue is lack of specific load data. I've just been using lead data.
I've been shooting 158 grain Xtreme plated through both my Model 10 in .38, and in my Henry rifle in .357. I've been keeping my speeds under 1200. Not an issue in .38, and easy enough in .357 with the right powder. If you Chronograph your loads, you will see that plated normally runs slower with powder, and bullet weight/style, than cast. I was going to suggest getting some of the hollow point heavy plated that Xtreme sells, but I see they don't carry them in .44. They work well in my .357, and it's tough to exceed 1500 fps speed limit.
I've been pleased with the cleanliness and performance of the Xtreme bullets. They are cheaper than any of the coated bullets I have found. The only issue is lack of specific load data. I've just been using lead data.
ontargetagain
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Using the load data from Hodgdon I loaded up some 240gr Extreme FP with HP38, HS6, Titegroup and 700x. Most loads were in the range of 20% below max shown. I found no issues with the bullets with any of these powders but I am taking a liking to the versatility of HP38.
I believe you will read at Extreme that their bullets are rated at 1250 and below velocities unless you are using their HP (Heavy Plated) 9mm bullets offered that are out to 1500fps or sustained 1250fps +.
In general all of Extremes bullets have been excellent for me in 9,357/38,44mag/Spl,45acp/Colt calibers.
Karl
I believe you will read at Extreme that their bullets are rated at 1250 and below velocities unless you are using their HP (Heavy Plated) 9mm bullets offered that are out to 1500fps or sustained 1250fps +.
In general all of Extremes bullets have been excellent for me in 9,357/38,44mag/Spl,45acp/Colt calibers.
Karl
NJM15
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I use extreme exclusively for all calibers, have had
great success . Cabelas now sell them at a slightly higher price
but not with the occasional free shipping Extreme offers now and then
on my 20th box of 500
great success . Cabelas now sell them at a slightly higher price
but not with the occasional free shipping Extreme offers now and then
on my 20th box of 500
STORMINORMAN
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Hodgdons Hi-Skor 800-X (formerly an IMR powder) has quite a few published loads (in the IMR days) for the lighter 44 cal bullets and @ "reasonable" velocities in 44 Magnum, i.e., 15.5GR 800-X with a 200GR jacketed bullet @ 1,600fps (!). Might be a little high for a plated bullet, ergo: use less powder and work up.
That might be a way to go for loading 44 Magnums a little more "inexpen$ively"...
Cheers!
That might be a way to go for loading 44 Magnums a little more "inexpen$ively"...
Cheers!
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I blew these slugs apart with 10gr of CSB1. Key holing was prevalent at 10 yards from and 8" 29 and 6" 629. I would think H110 would be an even bigger problem.
Most of the their .429 slugs i mic'ed came in at 428.5. That little difference may just be the margin of error of my caliper, but I assure you that you can get these slugs to jump the groves.
Just for the record I keep a large stock 200gr xtreme 44 slugs on hand, and shoot thousands of them per year...just not at magnum velocities.
Most of the their .429 slugs i mic'ed came in at 428.5. That little difference may just be the margin of error of my caliper, but I assure you that you can get these slugs to jump the groves.
Just for the record I keep a large stock 200gr xtreme 44 slugs on hand, and shoot thousands of them per year...just not at magnum velocities.
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