Unique at 8.5 in magnum cases, then HS6 at 12 gr for a upper mid-range and field carry.
For me, HS6 is the brass monkey!
Three44s
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Unique at 8.5 in magnum cases, then HS6 at 12 gr for a upper mid-range and field carry.
For me, HS6 is the brass monkey!
Three44s
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The Speer #10 and 12 manuals lists the same data for .44 Mag/240 SWC/Red Dot. The Speer #8 lists significantly hotter data for that combo. Some of the data in the Speer #8 is potentially dangerous, and I would double check **any** load from that manual against more recent data.Originally Posted by JonB_in_Glencoe
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No doubt Unique works great for me .
Jack
Buy it cheap and stack it deep , you may need it !
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10g of 4756 for 980fps from a 6" Smith
10g of N350 for 1080fps from a 6" Smith
Just for variety.
Mal
Mal Paso means Bad Pass, just so you know.
I've never owned and seldom reloaded for .44 Magnum, but I think I'D try to duplicate the Keith-Skelton .44 Special load (7.5/Unique/240-250 gr. LSWC), using any propellant with a burning rate between Green Dot and Herco. The use of a chronograph would be required, of course.
I saw that HS-6 was mentioned favorably for mid-range loads. I am not very familiar with it, but HS-6 may be a bit too slow-burning to ignite readily at the chamber pressures involved. Someone more experienced with that propellant would know better, and I'll happily defer to their judgement.
I'm somewhat familiar with Herco, and believe that 9.0/Herco/240-250 gr. LSWC would be a very close approximation. As always, start lower and work up. All other reloading precautions (including notacting on my recommendation without further research!) also apply.
For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Ecclesiastes 1:18
He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool become servant to the wise of heart. Proverbs 11:29
...Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of my brethren, ye have done it unto me. Matthew 25:40
Carpe SCOTCH!
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Unique
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Seems that LOTS of folks have the same results with 9.0-10.0grs of Unique.
I HATE auto-correct
Happiness is a Warm GUN & more ammo to shoot in it.
My Experience and My Opinion, are just that, Mine.
SASS #375 Life
9.0 grs. of Unique under a 240 gr rfn. 15 yds.
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Monte Walsh "You have No idea how little I care".
10 grains of Unique with either an RCBS 245gr SWC or the Lee 310 gr Flatpoint.
I get 1,035ft/sec with the former and 990 ft/sec the later.
I've only started using this load - or any mid-range 44 mag load - about a year ago when i read about it on this site. Prior to that I used the 44 Mag as either a cowboy gun or full out H110 loads and jacketed bullets. The 10.0 gr Unique are a fun place in the middle. The heavy Lee bullets are my favorite for gong shooting. They give a nice shove to the hand and make the gong swing way back. Satisfying without being punishing.
Was given a few pounds of Herco and found it worked well with the RCBS 250 Keith. Have burned through a lot of it for practice loads.
This...
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 1:7
I bought I decent amount of HP-38 ( Win 231 ) to be able to load all of my handguns. .45acp , 380, 9mm , .38/ .357 & .44 sp/mag
It does great in all the autos, but for the revolvers it only builds up to mid and slightly higher loads. Those rounds are pleasant shooters. I have to switch to H110 for full house in the mags.
Just because it’s a bad idea…
…. Doesn’t mean it won’t be a good time !
10 gr Unique under 240, 250 and 260 cast. Picked up some HP-38 and CFE Pistol, for a mid load in a 3" 44 mag.
Sorry... IMO and in My Equipment...that aint Mild!!!
7.5 gr Unique under 255 Lee SWC.... what I call Fun!!!
Darn it!!!
Mid Range was the Question!!!! Yup 9 -10... just ignore Me...I'm hiding behind the Curtain!!!
Mid-range = 44 Special
Low-range = 44 Russian
Spell check doesn't work in Chrome, so if something is spelled wrong, it's just a typo that I missed.
Just another thought. If Unique isn't in your powder magazine and you can find Alliant Herco, do not overlook it as a propellant for .44 Magnum. It is a slightly slower-burning, not quite as versatile propellant, that tends to give slightly higher velocities at the top end, than Unique will. If loading data is not available, use data for Unique, and expect to use 6 - 10% more, for the same velocities.
For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Ecclesiastes 1:18
He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool become servant to the wise of heart. Proverbs 11:29
...Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of my brethren, ye have done it unto me. Matthew 25:40
Carpe SCOTCH!
WW231 or HP38
I agree on green dot
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