I know this has been discussed on earlier threads, but I'm still interested in knowing people's experience.
And before people question why I would want to do that, I've had my fill of stout loads with my 454, and the gun (S&W 500 with 6.5" bbl) was a gift. One should never protest a free gun! And, I've always wanted a 475/480 or a 500. But my plan was to load them to more manageable levels.
I am currently shooting 350 gr plated bullets over 12 gr Trail Boss at under 1000 fps (feels like a 38 out of my 637 snubbie) . I'll probably stay there for my plinking round.
The other is a 440 gr cast over 19 gr HS-6 at ~1200 fps (Feels like a stout 45 Colt or watered down 454). This is the one I'm interested in. I like the velocity, and suspect it would be more than enough for anything I plan on shooting here in PA or hiking in Utah.
I'll prob stick with those two bullets. My current powders are Trail Boss, Bullseye, Tightgroup, BE-86, Unique, HS-6, 2400, 4227, and H110. For what I want, I'm thinking HS-6 or Unique would be best.
Just curious what others have experienced.
thanks