How many of you load the 44 mag and 45LC? Thoughts?? I still think the 45LC is the killing machine. but think the 44 mag is easier to load. Does the 44 Mag shoot light loads better? Seems like the 45LC likes the heavy hot loads and the 44 Mag is more flexible.
I picked up a 44 mag Redhawk. I have read that the 44 mag was a picky cartridge to load for. I guess people that load the 44 mag have never loaded the 45 Colt. Seems like the 44 Redhawk shoots everthing that I feed it. Tried 11 grs. of Unique behind a Saeco 431. OK load, accurate but mild. Increased to 12.5 grs Unique behind the Saeco 431. Brought things to life in the Redhawk. Shoots 1.25 inch at 25 yards. That's better than I've got from the 45LC Blackhawk in the last 2+ years. Also shot 7.5 grs Unique behind the Lee C430-310-rf. Super mild load but very accurate. This is the bullet I'll be looking to load for serious work. I'm wanting to push the 310 to about 1250fps. Anyway, so far I've thrown togeather 3 loads and all have shot great. I love the 45LC but hate the loose chambers in my Blackhawk. Wish my Redhawk was a tight 45LC. Or wish the Blackhawk had nice tight chambers.
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