w30wcf,
On 12-27-2005, you posted a subject regarding reloader 7 and the 44-40 cartridge –
“Alliant Reloader 7 .44-40 load
Back in March, 2005, there was some discussion regarding the Alliant Reloader 7 data for the .44-40.
http://www.aimoo.com/forum/postview....yword1=44%2D40
To continue........
I did eventually try the 240 gr. cast bullet Alliant load of 23.5 grs. in my '73 (1882) .44-40. It went 1,170 f.p.s. in my rifle's 21" barrel. At 50 yards, the group was just under 1 3/4" with all bullets printing nice round holes in the target even in the slow 1/38" twist barrel.
In a friend's 24" barrel it was almost 100 f.p.s. faster at 1,266 f.p.s. which is close to Alliant's published data of 1,290 f.p.s.
http://www.aimoo.com/forum/postview....yword1=44%2D40
A capacity load of RL7 does a nice job of duplicating black powder ballistics with good accuracy in the vintage .44-40.
w30wcf”
You mention that the bullet used in the trial was a 240 gr cast bullet. I have an 1873 Winchester rifle with a 24” barrel and made in 1892. I am looking for a smokeless load that I can use for hunting. My query is, can I use a 205 grn lead bullet using 23.5 grns or some other charge of Reloader 7? Am I mistaken in the assumption that a lighter bullet will create lower pressure?
Hope you can help
Regards
Bob