700X favorite loads for handguns?

[Pepe le PewPew]

Guys my dad just told me he has 22lbs of 700X I can use.
I’ve never used it except for shotgun.
We reload for 9mm, 38spcl, 357 mag, 40s&w, 41spcl, 41mag, 44spcl, 44mag, 45acp.

Any guidance, favorite loads, etc much appreciated.
BTW all done on single stage, and if doesn’t meter too well can weigh it no biggy.
Thx!
LePewPew

[Thumbcocker]

.44 magnum. 250 grain Keith. 7.0 700x. Very good midrange load. Very clean.

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[Pepe le PewPew]

Forgot to ask, if there are any peculiarities such as position or temperature sensitivity up be aware of?
Thumbcocker thx for the 44 load, we have a Lyman 240 SWC PB I can try.

[dannyd]

38 special 158 Lead swc 3.0 does the trick out to 25 yards. Great general purpose powder for lead bullets; rifle, pistol and shotgun.

[dannyd]

Forgot to ask, if there are any peculiarities such as position or temperature sensitivity up be aware of?
Thumbcocker thx for the 44 load, we have a Lyman 240 SWC PB I can try.

Used it down here in temperatures from 20 to 105 worked as advertised with not problems.

[super6]

38 special 158 Lead swc 3.0 does the trick out to 25 yards. Great general purpose powder for lead bullets; rifle, pistol and shotgun.

^^^ this

I also use it in 44 mag. Good powder.

[bangerjim]

I used 700X for several years. Good general powder. There is lots of load data on the net from maker's website. And load data books. I never give or get load data from forums unless I can prove it with published data!

[TurnipEaterDown]

https://www.hodgdonreloading.com/
Link to loading data from Hodgdon, they distribute all IMR powders.
I recently cam into a much smaller quantity, so not used it much, but found it fine when I did in 44 magnum.
I was going to post pictures from older IMR loading guide, but can't upload photos.

[dannyd]

I don't like heavy recoil so I only shoot 44 special but it works good for that too. 700x in 3/4 oz shotgun shells it's great for that too.

[MT Gianni]

Get lyman manuals from 46-50. They should show 700 data. Also the older powder manufacturer load books given out free up til about 2005.

[jeepyj]

https://www.hodgdonreloading.com/
Link to loading data from Hodgdon, they distribute all IMR powders.
I recently cam into a much smaller quantity, so not used it much, but found it fine when I did in 44 magnum.
I was going to post pictures from older IMR loading guide, but can't upload photos.

This is an excellent resource. Thank you for sharing

[Rapier]

Cast and 700x goes together in the 357, 41, 44 and the 45. There are loads that will shoot a clover leaf with each cartridge.

[Half Dog]

I’ve got some Bullseye I could trade for some 700x, assuming you’re close to me.

[black mamba]

Even though 700X is very bulky, I've never had a problem just throwing charges from my RCBS powder measure. No problems with consistency or ignition. In 41 and 44 magnums and 45 Colt, 6-7 grains of powder under light to medium weight cast bullets produce excellent results.

In 44 mag, 6.0 gr. under a deep-seated 215 SWC (1.455") is superbly accurate @ 960 fps.

[armoredman]

I hate 700X - HalfDog, if you were close I'd take you up in a HEARTBEAT...I hate 700X and still have about 2 pounds of the stuff. It meters terribly, and I really don't like trickling powder in the scale pan over and over.
However, I do have a little bit of 9mm loads - all data academic, etc., as nauseum, yadda yadda.
124gr Win FMJ, mixed brass, 4 gr 700X/Lee .5CC dipper, COAL 1.10. I don't remember this one, was a while ago, but the notes say snappy recoil - oddly enough my notes said I tried this same load under a CAST boolit, same result, don't recommend it, no idea what the hell I was thinking. I also tried it under a 147gr bullet, Winchester FMJ Match, 3 grains, but it just barely cycled the pistol and I moved back to other powders.
I wonder if 700X makes good fertilizer?

[Pepe le PewPew]

Thx for all the replies, and those who provided actual loads they had experience with.
As fo Hodgdons site I’ve used it since they put it up, have older manuals from them, and never use a load unless I can cross check it- so not to be rude but to those that state the obvious “get a book” and “don’t just use whatever someone else says” goes without saying.
Those that recommended particularly the older manuals I appreciate that, it is good advice. I’ve noticed many newer manuals have removed some of these loads for cast bullets OR powders they aren’t pushing hard.
Thanks again, Steve aka PPLPP

[Pepe le PewPew]

Half Dog, I’m on the wrong coast aka West Coast, too far for economical swapping. Thank you for the office tho!

[Budzilla 19]

I use 700x in 45 auto, 4.8 grains to be exact, 230 grain cast lead, powder coated. Easy on the gun, easy on me. I like it. Good luck with it. Just my experience.

[alfadan]

I use 700x a lot. 3.2 in .38 wadcutters seated out one driving band. 4.5gr in .45acp with 230rn. It leaves a few flakes if loads are less than hot.

[LAGS]

The first powder I used when I started reloading was 700x.
I started off reloading .38 and .357 s with cast Boolits.
I then got into reloading shotguns with the powder for skeet shooting.
As said by others , the 700x is hard to get consistant loading with a powder measure.
But I just used a Lee Scoop measure and my loads came out more consistent.
I have used the 700x in other calibers , but the .38 and .357 were great for target shooting.
I started reloading way back in 1976.
Back then I didn't have much money , and I bought the 700x in bulk in a paper bag for less than half the price of other powders.
So I have tried many other powders since then.
But I still use the 700x and get good results.