Forgive me if this has been posted before. I have been a member of the forum for several years mostly a lurker and very seldom a poster, but I have search and can't quite come up with the answer that is as black and white as I want.
I have been loading the 44 mag for nearly 10 years, and using the Keith design 429421 for about 5 of those years. I know that Keith's load was 22grs. of "Hercules" 2400 and I have heard that since Alliant has taken over that the formula was changed (so some on the internet say and other say different) either way I have always stayed away from the "22grs of 2400". The "hottest" Iv'e loaded was 19.5grs. My question is has anybody had any real world (Chronoed not just blast and said "at'll work" experience with 22grs of "Alliant" 2400 and if so what was your results.
I have several Ruger SBH's and have always heard the term "Ruger Only Loads" and thought if this particular load would apply. I also have several 44 mag rifles. One a Ruger Carbine (I am not afraid to fire lubed bullets through this. A lot of people are concerned with gumming up the gas port, but I have never had a problem) and I have a couple of Marlin levers. Do these fall under the "Ruger Only" label.
I have shot what I would consider hotter loads with H-110, N-110 and Lil' Gun, with the Keith boolit and others (heavier and lighter), but again I can only go back to my 19.5gr loads to compare.
Thanks for all the input.