.44 spec. 265gr.

[salvadore]

My RCBS.44 Keith bullet casts at 265 gr. I have a Ruger ft and a mod. 21 Smith that I would like to shoot this bullet out of. I have AA#5, HP 38 and 2400 and would like to get 900fps staying somewhere around 20,000 cup. I know about the VV loads. Thanks.

[Outpost75]

In my Ruger I use the same 14.7 grain charge of Alliant #2400 with Saeco #430 that I do in .357 Mag. with Saeco #358. Works well and burns clean.

[rintinglen]

15.0 grains of 2400 or 5.5 grains of HP 38 should get you where you want to be. I will say that my Ruger Flat Top prefers Red Dot or Unique, 5.6 grains of the former, 7.5 grains of the latter.

[bouncer50]

My Lyman Keith mold cast at 250 grains maybe you are using a different lead mix to come at 265 grains. And 2400 is a good powder to use in 44 special and 44 mag loads.

[salvadore]

Thanks gang, took me a bit to figure out what everyone was sayin but only cause I'm kinda toopid.

[Thumbcocker]

Not on your powder list but the best all around .44 special load I have found is your boolit over 8.0 of power pistol.