First time .44 magnum loader

[Blammer]

If I had to pick one powder I would use 2400 and one of these projectiles.

[MG34]

N4AUD, Nice looking radios, good hunting and good DX.

[N4AUD]

Thanks OM!

[big dale]

You will get a lot of advice about loading for the 44 Mag. I have been loading for it since the mid-70's and find it pretty easy to load for. I have probably shot more loads of about 9 or 10 grains of Herco behind a 250 grain cast boolit than any other load. It is comfortable to shoot and that makes it easy to shoot well. When I started casting for it, I got a .430 sizing die and that has worked fine for all of the 5 or 6 revolvers I have owned since then. If you enjoy shooting it as much as I do mine you will soon tire of buying those little one pound cans of powder.

Have fun with this stuff.

Big Dale

[scrappletaco]

Thanks guy when I get to a computer I will update my profile.

Got a update on the revolver..... not good news. The cylinder timing is shot and won't lock up tight enough. I know it will shave lead so I had to pass. Just gotta look for another 44mag probably a blackhawk used of course. Keep the information coming I am determined to get my first big bore

[waco]

MAN! You guys are making me want to switch the Dillon over to .44 and break out that Lee 310gr mold!

[waco]

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[NWPilgrim]

Char Gar had great info fir starting out. I would start with a 240-250 gr bullet, since that will have the most load data available.

For an all around powder Alliant 2400 is excellent. For light to medium loads 5.5 - 10.0 gr Unique works well. 10.0 is my favorite all around load giving about 1,000 fps in my 4" M29.

For magnum loads 2400 or W296/H110 are tops but AA9 is close too. While W296 will give you highest velocities you should not download much more than 3% below max. 2400 and AA9 let you back off to medium range.