44 Magnum & 44 Special Loads - VihtaVuori

[wjbaker1]

I'm trying to get set up to load 44 Magnum (first timer). I purchased VihtaVuori N105 powder. I'd also like to load some 44 specials (or light 44 magnums), but can't seem to find a load with that powder.

Can I use a lighter charge of N105? Really I'm just wanting some lighter loads for practice. Right now I only have 44 magnum brass. Initially loading with Berrys 240gr FP bullets.

Any guidance?

 

[Tactical Firearm Services]

I've had the best luck with Winchester 296 in 44 mags!

 

[Shrek926]

Wish I could be some help, but I've used Unique for decades. Hang around, someone with a ton more knowledge than I will post something soon.

 

[mirage243]

As mentioned 296 also known as H110 works great in 44 Mag, but not in 44 Special. I would recomend something like HP-38, HS-6 or Unique. If you don't have 44 Special brass, you can use your case trimmer and trim 44 Mag brass to 44 Special length. When my 44 Mag brass has been used so much that it splits the necks, I just trim it to 44 Special. Hope this helps.

 

[RET E-7]

Really partial to HS-6 for target apps, 2400 for most everything else and if the need arrives for top end loads H110/W296.

Tom

 

[MacMan]

Yep, looks like you can use it. Go to Lapua's webpage, under products/reloading you will find VihtaVuori loading data:

http://www.lapua.com/en/products/reloading/vihtavuori-reloading-data/relodata/6/21

Hope this helps!

PS - I really like their powder! If anything good comes out of this buying frenzy, it might just be that people buy some of their powder that never would in the past. Great stuff.

 

[wjbaker1]

I know you can use N105 for 44 magnum. I'm trying to find a 44 special equivalent load or Cowboy Action load using N105 (so I don't have to go out and get a different powder).

I guess I should have purchased N320 instead...it has loads for both calibers on their website.

 

[Codyology]

My 2 favorites for 44mag is unique and 2400. 2400 makes a serious power house load in 44 mag.

 

[ekb701]

If the manufacture does not list a load for that powder then they feel it is not the right powder for that aplication.I have been using International for magnum and special loads in .44 caliber.Look up their load data on the Hogdon web site.

 

[chriskm1968]

My favorite load for 44 special is 4.8 gr of titegroup behind a 240 gr swc cast bullet.