Getting started in .44 Mag loading this afternoon, looking for some input on loads. Shooting from a 6.5" SBH.
I have some 240gr plated bullets from Xtreme that I'd like to use for a more mid-range plinker load. Xtreme recommends not pushing their bullets much past 1200 fps. Also have some 180gr XTPs that I want to use for "hot" loads. I have IMR4227, HP38 and Titegroup available.
My Lee manual has a starting load for 240gr lead with 19.4gr 4227 giving just under 1200 fps. And for the XTPs it lists a starting load of 27.5gr 4227 @ 1575 fps max load 29gr @ 1700 fps.
Any tips or thoughts on those loads?
I have some 240gr plated bullets from Xtreme that I'd like to use for a more mid-range plinker load. Xtreme recommends not pushing their bullets much past 1200 fps. Also have some 180gr XTPs that I want to use for "hot" loads. I have IMR4227, HP38 and Titegroup available.
My Lee manual has a starting load for 240gr lead with 19.4gr 4227 giving just under 1200 fps. And for the XTPs it lists a starting load of 27.5gr 4227 @ 1575 fps max load 29gr @ 1700 fps.
Any tips or thoughts on those loads?