Fire lap load / .44 Special

[Greg G]

I did a search and couldn't find anything.

I just got bullets and lapping compound from Beartooth.

I have some 231 at home. Will this powder work?

Where should I start for a load?

Thanks guys!

[Lefty SRH]

I've heard just enough powder to get the bullet out of the barrel, extremely low velocity. Do you have a "hotter" faster burning powder other than 231?

[gandydancer]

I would be interested in finding that out my self. just got the same set up from beartooh in the same caliber. Gandy

[Az Rick]

Go to www.beartoothbullets.com, from the menu on the left choose tech notes, after the article there are other listed articles, several on fire lapping.

Hope it helps,

[2 dogs]

Bout 4 to 4.5 grains of 231 will do it. Be SURE you shoot a target so you can see your bullets strikes.

[Sven]

I believe I've used 2.5 gr Bullseye or Red Dot in a .44 and 2.0 gr in a .38. Either powder will work. Check the barrel after every round or at least count your holes in your target!

[gandydancer]

do you clean the barrel after each shot?? GD

[JJC]

do you clean the barrel after each shot?? GD

Don't clean the barrel, shoot and look at the wear/ polishing. If you can't find a charge or are unsure call Beartooth. They were helpful when I called. I spoke to the owner Marshall I think was his name, real nice guy. Don't over do it with the lapping either, to much of a good thing ya know. John

[**oneshot**]

I used 231 in my 41mag. It worked great. I used a crushed 22lr case to dispense it. I crimped it on one side until I got it right.