44spl/mag

[sw115]

Hi. do I need to adjust a load if I want to load 44mag cases down to 44 spl spec's . Just looking for lighter target load's and only have mag cases. Thanks

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[GaryN]

I like 8.5 grs. unigue with a 250 grain keith style semi wadcutter. Very accurate and mild load in the magnum cases. Just remember there is a little more space in the magnum case than in a 44 special case. So it will take a titch(scientific measurement) more powder to get the same results. Bullseye also works good for real light loads.

[sw115]

Should I use large pistol or magnum primers? Skip

[fredj338]

Should I use large pistol or magnum primers? Skip

If you are not using H110 or W296, you never need a mag primer. You can use 44sp data in mag cases, you'll just have lower vel & pressures.

[sw115]

Yah I have W231, unique and BE on hand. thanks

[GabbyM]

7.0 grains of 231 under 240 grain bullets.

[44man]

Good answers but you never need a mag primer for anything in the .44 mag.
I use nothing but a standard primer with 296.

[Larry Gibson]

In 44 magnum cases with standard primers (I mostly use Fed 150s but CCI300s work just as well) the mentioned 8.5 gr Unique load with a 240 - 250 gr cast bullet is a good one. I prefer the Lee TL429-240-SWC (cranked out enmasse in a 6 cavity mould) cast soft over 5.5 gr Bullseye. That pretty much duplicates the factory 44 SPL load but in a magnum case. It is quite accurate in my .44s as well.

Larry Gibson

[kweidner]

i like 7.2 grains of trailboss with my Keiths. wonderful accurate about 800 fps in my 4 3/4 sbh. regular primer. no mag

[williamwaco]

Ditto on Larry Gibson, and 44man.

I have used and like both the loads mentioned by Larry.

[sw115]

Great info. Got brass in the tumbler and I'll see what I can find Tuesday locally for lead. Looking forward to reloading .44. I love this new SBH.

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