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Thread: 44 special 310gr loads?

  1. 03-15-2011, 11:07 AM #1
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    44 special 310gr loads?

    Guys,
    Generally speaking, .44 specal loads are pretty mild when compared to .44 mag loads. I want to approximate mag velocities (@ 800-1000 fps) using .44 special brass, and the Lee 310gr GC bullet.
    Here's the deal. I have a Taurus m-44 stainless that will not accept magnum length loads using the Lee bullet. They are simply too long at the ojive, and impinge on throat of the chambers. I do not wish to alter the gun. I do not own any .44 spl guns, so no worries there.
    Can anyone suggest any PROVEN loads they have used? I thought I'd just start with minimum mag loads, but decided to check in here first. I don't need any real rompem-stompem loads, just something to give a bit of penetration with this revolver.
    As a note, I've fired this gun with some pretty warm 240-250gr loads without any trouble. I'm just looking for a shorter OAL.
    Can anyone help me out?
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  2. 03-15-2011, 11:41 AM #2
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    The minmum 44 Mag loads is a good approach, but without anyone knowing what your OAL would be you might not get too much info. Compare those minimum loads to heavy 44 special data before you start.
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  3. 03-15-2011, 12:59 PM #3
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    Good point.
    I cobbled up a dummy round. OAL is gonna be about 1.475" That means the bullet will be in the case about .500 Is this any help?
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  4. 03-15-2011, 06:49 PM #4
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    Brian Peace recently wrote about that size in his 44 spl but i'm not sure if he got into load details.
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BP Bronze Point IMR Improved Military Rifle PTD Pointed
BR Bench Rest M Magnum RN Round Nose
BT Boat Tail PL Power-Lokt SP Soft Point
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