I've only tried one load....
...with this bullet, and that was 17.0 grains of 296, for right at 1100 fps from a 7 1/2" Ruger Super Blackhawk (all pressure signs appeared mild). Accuracy at 25-30 yards was fine, but at 75-80 yards some of the shots appeared to be tumbling. I think this bullet is right on the edge of being stabilized at that velocity, and a little more velocity would make a big difference. I'm pretty sure that whoever designed this bullet, designed it with the Super Redhawk in mind (note the 2 crimp grooves), and I suspect that they were pushing things much harder than I was. A longer barrel could help too.
Complete thread:
- For the discriminating .44 Magnum shooter.... -
Glen,
2013-04-27, 13:49
- For the discriminating .44 Magnum shooter.... -
Slow Hand,
2013-04-27, 19:42
- For the discriminating .44 Magnum shooter.... -
bob,
2013-04-27, 20:38
- No, that bullet was.... - Glen, 2013-04-27, 20:43
- For the discriminating .44 Magnum shooter.... -
bob,
2013-04-27, 20:38
- For the discriminating .44 Magnum shooter.... -
RidinLou,
2013-04-28, 12:59
- I've only tried one load.... - Glen, 2013-04-28, 13:42
- That looks like it would be fun in a single shot with a can. -
John K.,
2013-04-28, 13:05
- That looks like it would be fun in a single shot with a can. -
Slow Hand,
2013-04-28, 13:57
- Is there enough meat to thread, and would you need to -
John K.,
2013-04-28, 14:37
- Is there enough meat to thread, and would you need to -
Slow Hand,
2013-04-28, 16:32
- Doug, if your machinist has enough bed length, -
John K.,
2013-04-29, 20:56
- Doug, if your machinist has enough bed length, - Slow Hand, 2013-04-30, 04:07
- Doug, if your machinist has enough bed length, -
John K.,
2013-04-29, 20:56
- Is there enough meat to thread, and would you need to -
Slow Hand,
2013-04-28, 16:32
- Is there enough meat to thread, and would you need to -
John K.,
2013-04-28, 14:37
- That looks like it would be fun in a single shot with a can. -
Slow Hand,
2013-04-28, 13:57
- I'm going to post this elsewhere - Glen, 2013-04-28, 18:33
- For the discriminating .44 Magnum shooter.... - RidinLou, 2013-04-28, 19:41
- For the discriminating .44 Magnum shooter.... -
Slow Hand,
2013-04-27, 19:42