44 Mag Load Data

[Tinyrebel]

Looking for a hot load for 44 mag. I normally use Win powder when loading my 44 mags but I just can't seem to get the boom of factory Winchester loads. I want to explore other powders and figured I would reach out to my ODT brothers for a little insight. Shoot me your load specs and any data you have on your load.

Thanks
Tiny

 

[RamRoddoc]

Click agree, then peruse: http://data.hodgdon.com/main_menu.asp

Lead cast data: http://www.castpics.net/project2/CastDatalist.php?t=CastData&z_Cartridge=LIKE&x_Cartridge=44+magnum&v_Cartridge=AND&w_Cartridge=LIKE&y_Cartridge=&z_BulletWt=%3D&x_BulletWt=&z_Bullet=LIKE&x_Bullet=&v_Bullet=AND&w_Bullet=%3D&y_Bullet=&z_Powder=LIKE&x_Powder=&v_Powder=AND&w_Powder=%3D&y_Powder=&Submit=Search+%28*%29

 

[jglenn]

h110/W296 is my go to powder for max loads in the 44mag.


2400 is a bit more versatile but generally will be behind 296 at max loads.

 

[Tinyrebel]

Thanks guys!

 

[PA4476]

Take a look at Hodgdon Longshot powder as well. I'm getting some pretty hot loads from it with 240 ga JHP's.

 

[1006]

Are you using a magnum primer and a tight crimp?

W296 and H110 need a tight crimp and a hot primer to deliver the power. IMR4227 is another good powder.

If you are shooting a pistol with a barrel that is less than 6 inches, you may like HS-6 or 800X.

If you don't have one already, you will need a Chronograph to measure velocities. Sometimes a big boom and recoil actually produce less velocity than a milder feeling load.