Powder for 44 mag
I normally use Bullseye or Unique. Would you recommend one or the other for 44 mag? I'm starting with a bunch of 240 gr hard cast LSWC. Any other powder recommendation (and why) would be appreciated even if I don't run out and buy some right away.
Three Precious Metals: Gold, silver and lead
Three Precious Metals: Gold, silver and lead
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Of those 2, use the Unique. Any load manual will give loads. However, I use Herco for cast loads, it burns a little slower than either of them. For full power loads, do to H110.
Quod principi placuit legis habet vigorem.Semper Fidelis0 -
I use 2400. It is a great powder because it meters well, burns well, and fills the case at a level that is 'efficient' in primer ignition.
SEMPER FI0 -
FER MY 44 MAG I USE WINCHESTER FER TOP LOADS AND FOR PLINKING LOADS YOU CAN NOT BEAT UNIQUE, ALL WITH CAST BULLETS, I HAVE USED 2400 AND IT IS DIRTY WONT EVER USE IT AGAIN. 0 -
I use Hodgdon H110 for full power hunting loads and silhouette loads. Some shooters I know are reporting good results with Vihtavuori Oy N110. Unique is a good all round choice for lead bullets. 0 -
I've been reloading for over 28 yrs and for the .44 prefer 2400. I use a 255 swc sgl gas check cast w/10% antim and it has produced outstanding results on boar when it hits bone...flesh wounds are just that.
With the heavier loads I prefer to use std primers as mag primers don't ignite all the powder.
Unique is my second choice, more for lighter loads and less extreme situations.
mike0 -
For moderate (plinking) loads you can't beat unique. For full power loads, 2400 is an old standby, works well but is FILTHY!! You are better off with H-110 or AA #9.
Have fun, be careful!
Morty0 -
H110, 296, 2400, AA9...
My personal favorite's 20gr. Vihta Vuori N105 w/ 180gr Hornady XTP's.
H110 & 296 are excellent for full-power loads.0 -
I think the unique powder is best for the lead bullets without a gas check. 2400 and ww296 or hodgdon h-110 is good for hotter loads. It all depends on what you use the pistol for. Above 950fps a straight lead bullet will lead the barrel considerably( hard cast included). Of course you could always follow the hard cast with a few jacketed to help keep the barrel a little cleaner. Why switch if it is working for you. 0 -
Sounds like I should stay with Unique until I want some stout jacketed bullet loads. Maybe Alliant will clean up 2400 as they did with Unique by the time I got through my 4 lb jar.[:D]
Three Precious Metals: Gold, silver and lead0 -
Unique and 2400 are very dirty unless used in high pressure loads.
Bullseye should be a lot cleaner and cheaper in light loads.
H110 is my favorite for full power loads.0
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