Loads

by Corderhorse, Monday, April 02, 2012, 19:05 (4566 days ago) @ Marc2

At risk of being ejected as well, I don't have a 44 special...........However that being said, I do use the 429421 in the 44 mag over 18.0 of 2400 as my "standard" load.

I have loaded the same bullet for my best friend and his 44 spl, but the charge was 14.0 of 2400 and a velocity of 1095 from his 5 1/2" barreled custom Reeder old model. That particular gun shot them well.

I also tend to shoot fat bullets. Generally .001 to .002 over cylinder throat dimension. Providing they chamber freely and the case has enough room to expand and release the bullet. I cast them about 12-15 for hardness brinnell.

Hope this helps.
Todd