SRH .44 High velocity load

[IWantToGoFast]

I want to get a bullet that is heavier then 240 grains to move about 1600 FPS. I was thinking a 260 JSP bullet propelled by 25 grns of H110. I'm new to re-loading and I am not sure if this even close to dangerous for my 9.5 inch SRH. I feel like I can load anything into this gun and only damage myself. Is this safe? Any alternative ideas?

 

[captainkirk]

I want to get a bullet that is heavier then 240 grains to move about 1600 FPS. I was thinking a 260 JSP bullet propelled by 25 grns of H110. I'm new to re-loading and I am not sure if this even close to dangerous for my 9.5 inch SRH. I feel like I can load anything into this gun and only damage myself. Is this safe? Any alternative ideas?

I have to ask WHY?

The "new to reloading" and loading above max book loads do not bode well regardless of the gun you are shooting. If you really want to move a 260 grain jacketed bullet that fast, I'd go with a 454 Casull. You are far into the land of diminishing returns trying to drive a handgun bullet that fast though.

My 2c for you.

captainkirk

 

[IWantToGoFast]

I am looking for something very little drop at 100 yards for hunting purposes. Up to 50 yards I am comfortable with my bow; this is for the late short range hunting season. I want to take my revolve and make a clean harvest at that distance, if the shot should not be taken with a bow.

 

[WESHOOT2]

Handguns offer 100 yd 'drop'.

An easy way to find out what "Maximum" might be for your handgun is to search published data, and not exceed any published Maximums.

Safety first.

 

[contender]

I hunt with a handgun almost exclusivily. I have taken many deer with one. If you want a heavy bullet,, that's fine. but regardless of heavy or light,, you need to stay within the published guidelines in the reloading manuels. Those folks have pressure test equipment,, and so does SAMMI (the ones who come up with safe pressures etc.)
The best thing I can offer, is for you to find an accurate bullet/load combo & learn what it can do at any range. You mentioned bowhunting,,,and you know the limitations of archery equipment. The same rules apply to handgunning. Learn your equipment, learn YOUR limitations, and stay within those guidelines.
Hotrodding with dangerous loads is not the answer.

 

[sixshot]

Whether you are a new shooter or have been handgunning for many years the object is always the same. Shoot a load that you & your gun are comfortable with, make accuracy your #1 priority & then, when you are getting great groups at "your" distance go ahead & chronograph.
High velocity without accuracy is a slippery slope.

Dick

 

[don44]

Thumbs Up for the last two posts!!!!

 

[IWantToGoFast]

I guess what I was trying to do was imitate some of the buffalo bore cartridges. After a lot of reading after my posting. I should have done the research first. Is that I can not get close to what they are making with the powder blends they are using in a safe way. I did not mean to come across like I was trying to cram as much powder as possible into my case.

Thank you for the input. I'll stay with in the range I am comfortable in.

There is a reason those guys can charge $50 a box. I'll stick to the simple recipes. That's why I ask I don't want to hurt anyone including myself.

 

[Nowata]

My deer load is a 260gr. WFNGC at a pedestrian 1100fps. Double shoulder, 2 holes. Why would I want to push this bullet faster?? I dunno, that's where my gun shot this bullet most accurate.

 

[Donaldjr1969]

I want to get a bullet that is heavier then 240 grains to move about 1600 FPS.

Not happening. About the only weight you can get to go that safely is 180g-220g

I was thinking a 260 JSP bullet propelled by 25 grns of H110. I'm new to re-loading and I am not sure if this even close to dangerous for my 9.5 inch SRH. I feel like I can load anything into this gun and only damage myself. Is this safe? Any alternative ideas?

While the SRH is one of the strongest, if not THE strongest production DA 44Mag revolver (I own a 7.5"), I still would not want to push a 260g that fast with that much H110. Sure it may hold, but for how long? Do you REALLY want to risk your gun AND your safety by trying to push the envelope??

The closest I can think of would be a 270g Speer JSP or Gold Dot with 22g 300MP. According to Alliant, that gives about 1,400fps

As others have said, the 44Mag is probably underpowered for what you want. As others have said, you would be best served with a 454 Casull for those velocities with that weight bullet.

 

[Jimbo357mag]

Here is a heavy hitter from the Hodgdon website. http://data.hodgdon.com/cartridge_load.asp

270 GR. SPR GDSP Hodgdon H110 .429" 1.600"
(start) 19.5gr 1295fps 29,300 CUP
(max) 21.5gr 1421fps 37,700 CUP

That Gold Dot Soft Point (now called DeepCurl) would punch a hole through most deer I think.

 

[paul105]

I recently chronographed the load mentioned above in Jimbo357mag's post.

75 Deg F
Chrono 5 Steps from the muzzle

6" S&W M629 ..................................... 1,225 fps avg

16" Braztech Rossi M92 Carbine............. 1,507 fps avg

I my experience, Hodgdon's velocities are a bit optimistic -- not that it really makes any difference practically speaking.

Paul

 

[Iron Mike Golf]

What are you hunting? I am thinking whitetail. If so, a 240 gr JHP should do fine.

Hodgdon data shows a Nosler 240 gr JHP over 24.0 gr H110/W296 or over 24.5 gr Lil Gun will get you 1500 fps or better. With Lil Gun, you might be closer to 1600 fps.

Using that bullet at 1500 fps, you zero at 90 yds. You'll be somewhere around 1 3/4 inch high at 50 yds and 1 inch low at 100 yds. Plenty flat enough for whitetails. It'll still be doing 1200 fps and have well over 700 ft lbs energy at 100 yds.

 

[GP100man]

Shot many deer with a 200gr. XTP running 1300fps

Furtherest was 89yds 160# deer , pass thru on the bullet !!

Don`t have the numbers on drop ,but remember it was flat shooting.

& was using/& still do! a 1.5x4 power Burris

 

[bigboredad]

My personal opinion is a 300-320gr lead lbt style bullet lolly gaggin at around 1100-1150. It would be easy on the shooter and the vitals shot after passing thru the shoulder would anchor the deer quite well.

The how fast question is very common among new reloaders but I rarely here what is the most accurate. I find that a bit odd jmho

 

[brushunter]

My 44 mag hunting load consists of a Hornady 240 XTP/hp over 24 gr. of W-296. ( WLP primer ) Its accurate and chronies at an average of 1429 fps from my 7 1/2 inch Bisley Hunter. If you do your part it will put them down. My longest shot was 79 yards according to my sons range finder , base of the neck area with a complete pass-through. I'm zeroed at 50 yds ( 2X Leo ), held dead on for that 79 yd shot. Thats all ya need for Whitetail.

regards , brushunter