The Norseman
Blackhawk
Revolver reloading, 44 Mag (.44 Remington Magnum), I've been scouring my
favorite Web Sites and my many manuals for reloading data.
What I'm looking for is to further my knowledge on reloading data for
180 grain and 240 grain JHP (Jacketed Hollow Points) bullets, preferably around
1000 feet per second.
Fellow Reloading Enthusiasts could you be so kind as to share your information
and experience. Open to usage in 44 S&W Special also.
Currently I've been reloading;
Remington 180 gr JHP w/cannelure (.430) #RE023.
Hornady 180 gr HP/XTP w/ cannelure (.430) #44050
Sierra 240 gr JHC Power Jacket w/cannelure (.4295) #8610
Used Remington 240 gr JHP years ago.
The powders I have on hand are, I have used them at one time
or another (except IMR 4198).
- Fastest to Slowest;
Bullseye (Alliant Powder)
American Select (Alliant Powder) Very Clean burning.
Trail Boss (IMR - Improved Military Rifle).
Unique (Hercules / Alliant Powder).
Unique (Hercules in small Yellow Tin Can) Very dirty.
Universal Clays (Hodgdon Powder) Very Clean burning.
Winchester 296 (Winchester Powder) 3% less than Max, 1400 out of S&W 629 Classic.
H4227 (Hodgdon Powder) Always yellow grains in cylinder/barrel.
4198 (IMR - Improved Military Rifle) There's been some grumbling on other site.
My concerns are;
1. Data for American Select, I really like American Select (Alliant Powder)
Very Clean burning, any users?
2. The IMR 4198 is interesting, have a lot on hand because of 223 AR15/223 Rem 7/222 Rem 788.
3. Data on Flame Cutting, I am concerned and want to know experiences with Flame
Cutting any of the above (have not seen that yet Win. 296 only 20rds of it in S&W 629).
4. Data on Crimps (slight radius, little, medium, Heavy) with above.
Thank you, in advance.
These are loaded with American Select ready to test.
favorite Web Sites and my many manuals for reloading data.
What I'm looking for is to further my knowledge on reloading data for
180 grain and 240 grain JHP (Jacketed Hollow Points) bullets, preferably around
1000 feet per second.
Fellow Reloading Enthusiasts could you be so kind as to share your information
and experience. Open to usage in 44 S&W Special also.
Currently I've been reloading;
Remington 180 gr JHP w/cannelure (.430) #RE023.
Hornady 180 gr HP/XTP w/ cannelure (.430) #44050
Sierra 240 gr JHC Power Jacket w/cannelure (.4295) #8610
Used Remington 240 gr JHP years ago.
The powders I have on hand are, I have used them at one time
or another (except IMR 4198).
- Fastest to Slowest;
Bullseye (Alliant Powder)
American Select (Alliant Powder) Very Clean burning.
Trail Boss (IMR - Improved Military Rifle).
Unique (Hercules / Alliant Powder).
Unique (Hercules in small Yellow Tin Can) Very dirty.
Universal Clays (Hodgdon Powder) Very Clean burning.
Winchester 296 (Winchester Powder) 3% less than Max, 1400 out of S&W 629 Classic.
H4227 (Hodgdon Powder) Always yellow grains in cylinder/barrel.
4198 (IMR - Improved Military Rifle) There's been some grumbling on other site.
My concerns are;
1. Data for American Select, I really like American Select (Alliant Powder)
Very Clean burning, any users?
2. The IMR 4198 is interesting, have a lot on hand because of 223 AR15/223 Rem 7/222 Rem 788.
3. Data on Flame Cutting, I am concerned and want to know experiences with Flame
Cutting any of the above (have not seen that yet Win. 296 only 20rds of it in S&W 629).
4. Data on Crimps (slight radius, little, medium, Heavy) with above.
Thank you, in advance.
These are loaded with American Select ready to test.