44 mag

[robhrtsll]

I need mold recomendation for 44 mag,and load data, also the same for a 30-30

[klausg]

robhrtsll-

In .44 Mag the one I shoot the most of is a Lyman 429667, I'd probably like it even more if it didn't have the bevel-base. The load is whatever LP primer I have on hand, (generally Remington) and 8.0 gr. of Unique. This has proven quite accurate for me in both the SBH and RH. Basically a good plinking boolit/load.

For 30-30, I haven't really come up with a good load as yet, I shoot a Lyman 311041 and have played with Unique, 2400, and IMR 3031, so far to no joy. I should probably mention that my 30-30 is an old octagonal 10" Contender and I am starting to think that possibly the barrel is the problem, not my loads/boolits.

Hope this helps.

-Klaus

[44man]

Best answers will come when you tell us your main use of the .44. Hunting, plinking, silhouette, etc.

[robhrtsll]

Looking for bullets and loads for mostly plinking, probably use like a 240g hp for deer hunting.
Iam using a super blackhawk hunter. thanks for any info

[Dale53]

I have used, for years and several different .44 magnum revolvers, the Lyman Keith 429421 (240-250 grs), 50/50 Alox/beeswax lube, 23.0-24.0 grs of H110 and Federal LP primers. I have had NO leading problems and accuracy is outstanding (under 2" at fifty yards off the bench).

If you need a really big bullet, the Lee C430-310 gas check bullet will do it all ahead of a stiff charge of H110, Win 296, or 2400. You can safely get 1200-1300 fps with this 310 gr bullet. It is a REAL smasher!

Dale53

[44man]

Dale has it covered about as good as you will ever need. I think you will like the Lee boolit better for hunting. They really thump deer.