Need some load data for 41

[Angus]

I have a snazzy six-banger 265gr WFNGC mold coming, and need some load data with my available powders. I see in Hodgdon's data there is a load for Titegroup. Will ~1000fps with a 265gr slug cast fairly soft do the trick on white tail and black bear? I also have Unique and 2400, and would like a full house load for 2400, or at least somewhere to start.

[theperfessor]

Can't help you much but maybe other people could help you more if they knew what type of gun you plan on using. :smile:

[Angus]

Ah, it's a 4 5/8" Blackhawk

[missionary5155]

Good morning
For Full horsepower get some ACC 1680. I just got done shooting a bunch of GC 265 grainers in 41 Mag & 414 SM and 2400 is NOT what I would use.
For whitail you do NOT need a 265 unless you are in the habit of shooting at a bouncing whitetail. But a 265 at 1000 fps is going to go all the way through most any white tail from any side shot unless you hit the far shoulder.
Bear... I want all the power I can have. so I would want 1200fps+. You do not mention your weapon BUT a long cylinder (Dan Wesson) gives more powder room. Short Ruger Cylinders restrict seating a bullet farther out. S W is a little better But powder space is very important with longer boolits.
That is one reason I made a 414 SM using my 375SM frame. I have all the powder room I need to get a 265 grain or heavier bullet moving along just fine.
I can see a lever action 414 SM in the future.

[deepwaterco]

Good morning! I only use H110 in my blackhawk and FA. With my 265 LBT Keith style I use 18.0 grn. for plinking and 20 for hunting
Hodgdon list 19.5 (1410fps) starting and 20.8 (1540fps) max in H110. I have tried many powders and H110 has been the best I have found. For white tail I would keep the boolit just hard enough to prevent leading. That boolit at 1400 to 1500 placed properly will stop anything you want to shoot!! Too many people under-value the 41. Good luck!

[jr545]

Good morning
For Full horsepower get some ACC 1680. I just got done shooting a bunch of GC 265 grainers in 41 Mag & 414 SM and 2400 is NOT what I would use.
For whitail you do NOT need a 265 unless you are in the habit of shooting at a bouncing whitetail. But a 265 at 1000 fps is going to go all the way through most any white tail from any side shot unless you hit the far shoulder.
Bear... I want all the power I can have. so I would want 1200fps+. You do not mention your weapon BUT a long cylinder (Dan Wesson) gives more powder room. Short Ruger Cylinders restrict seating a bullet farther out. S W is a little better But powder space is very important with longer boolits.
That is one reason I made a 414 SM using my 375SM frame. I have all the powder room I need to get a 265 grain or heavier bullet moving along just fine.
I can see a lever action 414 SM in the future.


I'm curious why you wouldn't use 2400?