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Post by toroflow on Jun 14, 2017 21:02:08 GMT -5
So I received my .44 D-MAXX revolver and am looking for load data. This cartridge is a .444 Marlin cut down to 1.8". Anyone have any loads or know where to looks? Thanks.
Here are a couple pictures. Barrel length is 8 3/8". Cylinder size is between a Ruger Maximum and a BFR long frame (like a .45-70):
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Post by bradshaw on Jun 15, 2017 9:45:37 GMT -5
So I received my .44 D-MAXX revolver and am looking for load data. This cartridge is a .444 Marlin cut down to 1.8". Anyone have any loads or know where to looks? Thanks.
Here are a couple pictures. Barrel length is 8 3/8". Cylinder size is between a Ruger Maximum and a BFR long frame (like a .45-70):
***** toroflow.... were the revolver mine, a BFR .44x1.8-inch with 5-shot cylinder, I would start with a 240 to 300 grain Jacketed Soft Point (JSP) or JHP seated over a case full of IMR 4198 single base stick powder. If the case starts as a .444 Marlin, use large rifle primer. Very light compression won’t hurt and may help (try both seating arrangements. Loads should be chronographed for consistency, as without low Extreme Spread on a 5-shot string, the target may show vertical stringing. Target @ 50 yards to start. Double-bag the gun or use the single-bag TRUNION rest. Recoil may exhibit a palpable push, in which case FOLLOW THROUGH becomes especially important. Next, a full or nearly full case of Accurate Arms 1680 or IMR/H4227. If the case starts with a .444 Marlin case, I would use a standard large rifle primer. Also would seat a 300 jacketed bullet over a case full of IMR 4198. If starting with a cast 240 to 300 grain bullet, I would seat over a full or nearly full case of IMR/H4227 or AA 1680. Beside economy, the advantage of simultaneously chronographing & targeting is to correlate each shot to its Point of Impact. This is especially important when BARREL TIME affects POI. By itself, a small Extreme Spread has no relation to accuracy until range is stretched. David Bradshaw |
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Post by toroflow on Jun 15, 2017 17:22:42 GMT -5
Thank you David. That'll get me started!
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