Primers

[smuckie]

Just started reloading 44 mags and have a few questions, I've loaded a few with 11.5 grains of Longshot, 240 grain lead swc bullets,regular large pistol primers at 1.625 OAL. My brotherinlaw brought over some Remington 180 grain ammo and his ammo was louder and kicked harder than my reloads, should I use magnum primers for this recipe and how much does aol affect this, also I've got some Tightgroup that I might use next, any thoughts? should I worry about recoil harshness? Thanks

 

[Brian Pfleuger]

The recoil, blast and performance of your loads have nothing to do with anyone else's loads unless they are using the same gun, bullet and powder charges.

If the load data from which you derived your load calls for magnum primers, you should be using them. If it does not, you should not.

 

[smuckie]

Thanks Brian

The Hodgdon data chart doesn't really say what primer to use

 

[SVTCobra306]

If you select the bullet weight on the Hodgdon data center, then print your results, it gives you the primer and test gun data...I am sure you could do a print preview and see it without actually printing.

 

[mikld]

When reloading for a revolver, just disregard OAL (unless you load bullets w/o a cannalure/crimp groove), seat and crimp in the cannalure or crimp groove. I have been reloading for revolvers for 30 years and to be truthful, I don't know the OAL of my loads. I believe the bullet/mold designers determined the placement of the crimp groove so the bullet will allow safe case volume when seated to the groove.

 

[smuckie]

Thanks

Big help as usual, haven't tried printing that yet but it worked, going to get some W296 next gun show

 

[flashhole]

W296 is a very unforgiving powder. Work up your loads from below max keeping an eye on signs of over pressure. Be aware that loads developed in cold ambient temperatures will likely be much hotter (more powerful) in higher ambient temperatures.

 

[smuckie]

Wow

What would you suggest for hunting deer here in Ohio in the winter,Flashole my 3 brother in laws all use their 44's for deer and I just like to shoot for fun but not afraid of a little kick

 

[flashhole]

I don't load 44 Mag but I really like the Hodgdon Extreme Powders. They have consistent performance over broad temperature ranges summer - winter.

 

[madmo44mag]

What would you suggest for hunting deer here in Ohio in the winter,Flashole my 3 brother in laws all use their 44's for deer and I just like to shoot for fun but not afraid of a little kick

Back when I hunter deer with my Ruger 44 SBH I had a load worked up that worked very well.
180 grain JHP over 22.0 grains of 2400
Now Texas white tails are pretty small deer compared to other parts of the country so I would still feel good with a 200 grain over 21.5 grain of 2400
The 240 and up bullets seemed to cause way moer tissue damage than required for a clean kill.

 

[smuckie]

HS6

Any thoughts on hs6 as a powder for hunting and plinking, same lead semi wads

 

[WESHOOT2]

HS6 is a superior 44 Magnum powder for all bullet weights and construction, except it is NOT ideal for max-nuke loads.

(240--255g lead = 12.0g HS6 start)

 

[smuckie]

Thanks Weshoot2

My swc's are not gas checked so I need to keep it under 1400 fps anyway, just want the big boom and heavy recoil

 

[sc928porsche]

With H110/Win296, it is Highly recommended that you use magnum primers.

For 44 mag loads I use Win296 or IMR 4227. Both with mag primers.

 

[smuckie]

HS6 vs H110/W298/Aliant2400

How much difference do you think HS6 at full charge will differ from these other powders be at 1400 fps as far as recoil

 

[smuckie]

Oops fat fingered that one

Supposed to be W296

 

[Nathan]

I would use the 240 Speer Deep Curl or the 240 Hornady XTP.

I would use Winchester LP primers for regular and magnum loads.

I would use IMR4227, 296, Lilgun, H110, or maybe 2400.

That's what I would use for OH deer.

 

[WESHOOT2]

Recoil 'feel' is personal.