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Post by 2sheriffs on Feb 6, 2017 17:01:56 GMT -5
How much more pressure will the 44 Mag frame 357 Blackhawk take than the Mid Frame. Anybody developed loads for jacketed bullets for them?
Ron
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Post by crazycarl on Feb 6, 2017 18:30:56 GMT -5
I'm about to load up some hot 180gr SJHPs for mine. Dunno where it'll take me, but I'll keep ya posted. Not gonna try to bounce off the rev-limiter with 'em, as I'm still a relative newb to reloading, but I intend to see what they'll do with a goodly shot of 2400 & IMR-4227.
ETA- handloads.com is showing a 180gr JHP over 15.0gr of W296 at 1450fps, but lists it as a Ruger/N-frame only load.
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Post by bulasteve on Feb 7, 2017 9:28:02 GMT -5
I went thru this awhile back with a NM SS .357. Mine likes heavy bullets in general and the 180gr XTP in particular. I seat it long. No other 357's here. I've never used AA9 but this might be a good place for it. With no chrono or pressure testing gear, I hesitate to give charge weights. Has handloader mag done an article with long seated XTP's featured ? Years ago I found a mag article on long seating the 300gr XTP in .44's, got it squirreled away in the basement somewhere. A 2012 Alliant Reloaders Guide shows their Power Pro 300-MP makes 2400 look kinda sad . Again, I've not used this powder. Luck. A call to Hornady and/or your powder manufacturer of choice may be in order.
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Post by jdoc on Feb 7, 2017 11:18:17 GMT -5
Alliant's 300MP is Popeye's spinach for handloaders.  |
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Post by 2 Dogs on Feb 7, 2017 12:14:06 GMT -5
How much more pressure will the 44 Mag frame 357 Blackhawk take than the Mid Frame. Anybody developed loads for jacketed bullets for them? Ron That's hard to answer. Largely because how tightly the chamber is cut makes a great deal of difference. I suspect the answer is that each individual gun will be different. Consider the FA 353 with minimum spec cylinders will run quite a bit faster than standard. |
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