Reduced 44 magnum loads?

[rintinglen]

Just for grins, I loaded up a dozen or so Starline 44 mag cases with 9.4 grains of Power Pistol, WLP Primers and 429-421 boolits cast hard and sized .431.
12 shots don't tell you all there is to be said, especially at 50 feet, but my initial experiment looks pretty promising. I need to load up some more and get out to the outdoor range where I can do some shooting at a longer distance.

[Poppaclutch]

I hate to go against all the experts but I would go with Trail Boss and eliminate any chance of multiple charges in the big cases.

I always visually check (with small flashlight) all load levels in every case in my charging block before moving on to the next step. This is good practice.

[Bill*B]

Don't hesitate to load your .44 Magnum down to .45 Colt, or even .41 Colt levels. Wrist breaking, fire breathing, full house .44 loads are fine for hunting, but a PITA for anything else. Lighter loads in the 850 fps range will transform your pistol, and enhance your enjoyment. I load a light 180 grain wadcutter.

[Jack Stanley]

When I was using the .44 a lot I used 8.5 grains Unique and a 240 grain SWC in a magnum case . I'm sure Unique can deliver what you want from your lighter bullet with a small charge adjustment .

Jack

[CIC]

The older I get the less I see a need for a full 44 mag load,at least where I live. I am beginning to believe that a 44 special load is just about right. Much more enjoyable to shoot for sure. I don't use unique but only for the fact that when I had a chance to get powder during the drought unique was unavailable. I was able to get some universal and have been happy with the results.

[MT Gianni]

6.5 gr Red Dot with a 240-260 gr bullet is my plinking load in a 44 Magnum. It shoots well and gives me all I need to punch paper with.

[bigboredad]

6.5gr in a 45 colt and a 300-340gr bullet equals a full fun day smashing things and shooting thru things you never thought a 45 could penetrate.it is a favorite load for my 45,44and even the 480

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[6bg6ga]

I always visually check (with small flashlight) all load levels in every case in my charging block before moving on to the next step. This is good practice.

Good advice.