Reduce H110 and Winchester 296 loads 3% and work up from there. In its most powerful loads, the .44 Mag is as sensitive to case length as a rifle can be. Accurate now has reintroduced XMP-5744, a slow burning, bulky powder and is good in magnum pistol loads. SWC-JHP, .44 with 250 gr. Have not tried it on game, but the profile suggests great killing power with the right placement. 44 Special cases will give lower velocity spreads than magnum cases with light loads. SWC-JHP, .44 with 250 gr. The FTXs slender ogive and pointed tip certainly make it look as though it should cleave through the air with less resistance, but its just not so. Some miserly handloaders will fire .44 Spl. It can also be used effectively in rifle cartridges, like the 30-06, so it's a good one to have for the magnum pistol loads and for rifle. What was significant was that he was first, and he was a thorough experimenter who learned from his mistakes. A favorite 2400 load is with 18.4 gr and a verytight crimp. As the .44 Magnum is a new (relatively speaking) cartridge, the dimensions were strictly laid down from the beginning. However, the shot was only 25 yards and I broke it's neck. Secondary Uses: Magnum handgun loads. Smith & Wesson is first to create a production revolver in the popular .350 Legend cartridge. First, all factory produced .44 Magnum revolvers in good working condition are capable of handling full-house (36,000 psi) factory or equivalent handloads. If you need a sledgehammer, this is it. I use this to reload my .44mag ammo with zero difficulty. Those plain-base bullets, such as the Rim Rock 200-grain Cowboy Hard Cast RNFP listed in the load chart, fired at about 1,100 f.p.s., will deposit a thin wash of lead fouling here and there in the bore after firing 20 shots or so. My issue is that when I put 26 gr of Lil'Gun . Hornady publishes load data for the 225 gr. (right). Left to right: 250 gr. All cases used for .44 Magnum loading must be full-length resized. Have a question? I would suggest starting around 18 grains and coming up SLOWLY ! If you're going to go to Alaska and feel the need for a bear gun, you'll want to start your practice with something easy. The heavier bullet carries better over longer ranges than lighter 44s do with the same starting velocity. SWC-JHP, .44 with 250 gr . You can expect more than 1,300 fps out of an 8-inch barrel, just about 1,300 from a 6 and a very noisy 1,275 fps from a 4-inch barrel with that load (and a bunch of unburned powder). This bullet was intended for .444 Marlin. To prevent exposure, do not alter the product by welding, grinding, etc. This is not recommended for semi-auto, pump and lever action guns. He managed to reach 1,100 fps. Springfield's XD-M Elite 3.8 Compact OSP 10mm pistol is the perfectcarry companion whether you're facing two- or four-legged predators. 9, No. Min Charge Max Charge Optimal Charge Bullet Make Bullet Type Primer Notes; Hodgdon - 296: 240 gr. Hodgdon's Universal, HP6, HP7 and HP38 are good powders for this cartridge. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. So do not try to equal factory full-power ammo while loading with Bullseye or other fast-burning powders. Bill Noody solved that problem with the Sabre Star bullets he makes by hand at his Northern Precision Custom Swaged Bullets (npcustombullets.com) shop in New York. Think of a semi-automatic pistol issued to U.S. military personnel during World War II, and the Model 1911A1 immediately comes to mind. Here's a first look. Hotter loads go into Rugers. and an Sd of 17 f.p.s. Since I have experimented with case position sensitive powder and found great differences, I now want bulkier powder that will better fill the case. Were I loading for better accuracy--say, for a match where I'd want to use jacketed bullets--a 180-grain Hornady XTP over 6.3 grains of HP-38 would deliver just under 950 fps--a soft load with plenty of accuracy. Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2018. Data can be searched by cartridge name, powder name, and bullet weight. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Go Back. With a hard-cast bullet, you'll probably find your load exiting the far side of an elk. IMR 3031 and IMR 4895 are products of IMR (formerly DuPont) Powder Company. Gotta correct my post above. It is just a guide and the reason you should start under these charges and work up. Next, because the brass on the .44-40 Win is thinner than any modern ammunition, the cases tend to buckle when roll crimping, which can cause a . I was supposed to hunt mule deer last year and the swine flu bout ended that for me (I wasn't sick). Due to its fabulous grip frame, it handles full-house loads comfortably, even in extended shooting sessions. All of the loads you see have been provided directly . 11FS, Hodgdon H-110, LilGun, Ramshot Enforcer, Alliant Power Pro 300MP, etc. I have not shot any game with it. Out of a 7.5-inch Ruger, it will deliver 1,311 fps for an impressive 406 PF. DATA IS CORRECT FOR THE 44 MAG THOUGH, JUST I BRAINFARTED WITH 296 AND 680. More recent .44 rifles, like the Henry Big Boy, are made with a faster 1:20" twist; this faster twist stabilizes long bullets 300 grains and heavier. The Lyman book lists it also, it lists it as an Accuracy Load. Wolfe Publishing Company | 2180 Gulfstream Suite A | Prescott, AZ 86301. Using Berrys Bullets I landed at 22gr of H110 for the best accuracy out of my Anaconda, but it was a bit peppy and I plan on bringing the jacketed plinking load down to 21 grains, and loading at 22gr for hunting rounds (XTP). as well as metallurgy, I suggest limiting pressures to 25,000 psi, or 30,000 psi maximum. Back then we had few choices. A long-time favorite powder for big bore sixguns, .44 Special, .44 Magnum and .45 Colt, has been Hodgdon 's #4227. Simple and compact. All Handguns subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. For extreme accuracy as well as power, Hornady XTP bullets get the nod. Powders do not always respond in a linear fashion when you get out of their comfort zones. Please let us know how this works out as a hunting bullet for your deer. H-110, LilGun and Accurate No. I also polish down the belling-stem diameter. For example, on a special Alabama handgun hunt, I once used an early S&W Model 629 to take nine head of whitetail deer with nine shots using my handloads containing the Hornady 240-grain XTP-HP bullet. I have everything I need in a bowling bag. Here is some powder company links for your convenience. Mine runs around 318 grs. Hodgdon's load data for the .44 Spl. One is for standard loads, the other for heavy-bullet, heavy-crimp loads. At its 925-fps velocity, the load just makes major for USPSA/IPSC shooting, the cost in powder is cheap, and the bullet shape is conducive to quick reloading. It is what everyone aspires to load and shoot. There are several factors involved when choosing a cast bullet for use in the .44 Magnum levergun. All that advancement is rolled into a handy, trail-ready rifle. Those low velocity spreads show Winchester Large Pistol primers worked fine with all the propellants, from a light charge of Clays to a case full of 2400. I would have enough to reload 100 bullets with what's in the bag, I bought it at a yard sale for 5 bucks a heavy duty one too! simple easy to use.I can reload anywhere ! However, if such loads are fired in large quantities, many guns will loosen, develop cylinder end-shake or show some form of premature wear. The Magnum burns only about a grain more propellant, however, to equal the velocity produced by the Special cartridge. For maximum velocity in .44 Mag ammo reloads, slow-burning powders are recommended. The SAAMI ceiling for the .44 Magnum is 36,000 psi. Just a bump of a case trimmer cutter removes weakened metal, leaving a thick rim to provide a strong crimp. by LEE). And the list of outstanding sixguns (not to mention single-shot pistols, rifles, etc.) 8grs. The first production revolver was completed December 29, 1955, and was simply known as the Smith & Wesson .44 Magnum, but during 1957 it became the Model 29. CAUTION: With NEVER EXCEED LOADS maintain Minimum Over All Length or longer. However, this bullet measures .430 inch in diameter and may not fit into the throats of recently manufactured Smith & Wesson revolvers that feature throats of .429 inch. What kind of speed did you get? Nonetheless, the bullet has been very accurate and flexible for me. But Winchester's load data website doesn't list a starting load, only a max- 13.4 grns for 1395 fps for my 240gn SWC. Smith & Wesson is chambering its excellent M&P 2.0 pistol in 10mm Auto, and the result is a gun with high capacity and enough power to tackle any defensive task. In the longer Magnum case, 7.5 grains and a 180 Hornady delivers 959 fps out of my 4-inch Model 29. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we dont use a simple average. I am hoping you indicate that it was like the animal was s**ked to the earths surface violently without even a twitch on impact. HP, .44 with 225 gr. A Winchester Model 94 in .44 Mag. Please try again. A Lee Loader in .44 Magnum from forty years ago will use a different dipper than a Lee Loader made last year. A much cleaner load is 9.5 grains of Titegroup, for 1,200 fps. Now I don't know about you ,but to me that would be very important ! over nine shots. 44 SPL. Revolver number S147220 was shipped to Keith in January 1956. The .44 Magnum (right) was based on a lengthened .44 Special case (left), but contained a 240-grain SWC with gas check pushed to an advertised 1,570 fps. These aren't gas checked and I'd like to keep the speed under 1,000 to keep the leading down. Bullseye may not be ideal for the 44, but it is what I had on hand. Bug out bag ! Bullet sizes vary from .429 for jacketed to .432 for some lead in diameter. The brass case for 44 magnum is only ~ .030" longer. For Hunter pistol, 6.3 gr of Red dot will knock the feet off the rams. No. The word enjoyable, though, really best sums it up, so excuse me while I head out with my .44 in hand to put some lead back into the ground from where it came. Use a magnum primer with 296. Using bullets from Lead, Jacketed, XTP, Copper Plated. HP, .44 with 225 gr. Enforcer paired well with the Speer 270-grain bullet delivering a velocity of 1,474 f.p.s. TC single shot. Once I find a accurate load then I will bring out the Chrony. Was thinking of loading up some 900 fps loads with some 200gr RNFP's I have on hand. With a pair of guns at hand you're ready to dish out destruction to a tableful of pins without beating yourself up. It . The comparison or power between the 357mag and the .44 mag was significant. We also offer to analytics services (Google Analytics) information on how you use our site. 1995-2022. Even if they are up to it (we're talking a 338 PF), I am not up to it. ammo is loaded to a maximum average pressure (MAP) of about 14,000 CUP, while the .44 Mag.'s MAP is about 2.5 times greater. The only way the newest loads can be used is to extend some of the limits of what Elmer Keith started: more weight out of the case and slower powders. I have downloaded just about every powder there is a load for in .44 RM. With a 240-grain bullet at 1,200 fps, you can shoot through any deer that walks the North American land mass. Generally, a heavy roll crimp should be applied to .44 Magnum handloads. Handy when in a tight situation or limited space! 9mm Luger. Starline cases were used exclusively and full-length sized using Reddings Dual Ring carbide die, which along with other advantages results in longer case life. Good price, remember to buy a rubber hammer! For the standard loads, the IPSC or pin-level loads and the standard hunting load, I don't trim brass. Please try again. The same book lists 200 gr loads in the same velocity range, referring to Linotype or Lyman #2 alloy hardness. It may be the best of all. The bullet is made from Lead. This 240-grain solid from Cutting Edge limits the depth of the crimp, but proved adequate. Sorry about the error. This is the Oregon Trail True Shot 310 Wide, a flat cast bullet with gas check. Don't have the book in front of me, but the Lyman #49 manual has data for a similar weight bullet in several cartridges. Beretta's new APX A1 Carry shows that this historic brand is still competingin the modern market. Its meplat measures .285 to .290 inch, and the nose is around .420 inch long while the total bullet length is .774 inch. .44 Magnum / .44 Remington Magnum (using Cutting Edge bullets) 41. It delivers 1,056 fps out of a 4-inch M29 and is not painful to shoot. If you have a lightweight .44 or older gun, you may want to start with 1.0 gr. For reloading .44 Mag, faster-burning powders are better for practice ammo while the slow-burners are better for maximum velocities. I found that they all worked as advertised, and they were all more than I found fun to shoot for more than a few rounds. CCI primers generated nearly three times the Sd as the Winchester primer igniting 2400. Left to right:-- 250 gr. Mar 12, 2012. I've been using it for over 20 years in the .444. Lee provides load data in the book "Modern Reloading" by Richard Lee and the load data sheets that accompany the die sets. I prefer that on the drive home from the range I be able to feel the steering wheel of the truck. 172. Two good ones that work well are the new Oregon Trail True Shot 310-grain Wide-Flat cast gas-check bullets and 21 grains of H-110. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Smokeless magnum shotshell and handgun powder. Lee Loader is a complete reloading system, kit includes everything needed to reload 44 Magnum, except wood or plastic mallet. First is Overall Length (OAL). .44 Special / .44 Mag / .44/40.45 ACP/.45 AUTO RIM/.45 COLT.45/70; Black Powder Molds. Includes everything needed to reload 44 Mag, Please note: the Classic Lee Loader neck sizes only, This is not recommended for semi, pump and lever action guns. With bullets seated longer than standard cartridge lengths, powder capacity is increased, pressures are reduced and velocity can be increased above standard factory loads. The Bullseye load is very accurate with no recoil. 1,200 fps. Scott Rupp and Richard Nance correct some common shooting advice. FWIW, Paul. - - - Below, are two loaded rounds. My new favorite powder for the .44 Magnum is Titegroup. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. My time was spent with Hodgdon and Vihtavouri powders. And due to its power and the need for top-quality construction in the firearm, there were few fly-by-night manufacturers who made .44 Magnum handguns. I have used it to take many head of big game, including countless deer, several elk, black bear, coyotes, mountain lion, baboons and other African game. Commercial bevel base versions should be held to 700 to 900 fps. While I've run into soft 9mm, brittle .357 and .45 ACP with rims of odd dimensions, all the .44 Magnum brass I've ever used has been tough, uniform and consistent. There are also many plain-base SWCs that are modified Keith designs (advertised as genuine Keith) that include a larger meplat, a shorter nose and other modifications. While wild boar are a lot tougher than any deer, the "240 at 1,200" equation will do yeoman's work in puncturing and perforating big hogs. The process is very straight forward. Shadow Systems of Plano, Texas, designs and manufactures premium components and complete semi-automatic pistols based on the Glock Safe Action design. WARNING:Handling live primers and spent primers may expose you to lead or other chemicals, which are known to the State of California to cause reproductive harm and cancer. - - VihtaVuori Oy Company, reloading booklet (1995) - - Numerous magazine articles on reloading special calibers and personal loads where noted. In fact, at one time ammunition loaded with a Lee Loader held a world record listed in the Guinness Book of World Records for more than seven years. The .44 Magnum offers a practical blend of power, weight, recoil and performance. It probably would exit the far side of a bison. However, it is important to note that if bullets are seated to a shorter COAL than listed, pressures will increase and powder charges will need to be reduced to keep pressures in check. 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