280gr WFN for 44 mag

[putnro01]

I have this mold from NOE, PB. Cast with WW I'm right at 280gr. Trying to find data in my Lyman cast bullet journal, but the weights listed are 265 and 300 grains, not 280. 
Any suggestions for sources for load data on this round? I have 2400, IMR- 4227, and H110 on hand.
Planning to run this through a 7.5" Ruger SBH. 
-Joe  

[Encore64]

Just use data for 300 grn cast...

[leftysixgun]

Using 300gr data is a good suggestion. But Take a look at this also. Both ways should give you a good start.
www.loadswap.com/display.php?action=view_load&table=Handgun_Data&bullet_weight=280&cartridge_id=4

[matt56]

I have the same mold but gas checked and I shoot 21 gr H110 behind a federal GM155M. I get easy extraction and no pressure signs with this load, even took a ground hog with it last year out of my Rossi 92. It is a hard hitter

edit - I just checked Hodgdon's load data.  A 280 gr jacketed bullet max is 20.5gr.  21gr might be okay with a cast bullet but I would approach cautiously.  It's possible H110 won't work well with a plain based bullet also.  

[sixshot]

What one reloading manual considers maximum is only maximum if you use the exact same components they use. If you change anything, it changes everything. Better off to go as suggested with the loads for the heavier 300 gr bullet on the lower end & work from there. So many variables, seating depth being a big one.

Dick

[bula]

Just deleted out what I'd posted. Re-read and saw error in what I'd typed. Will just say, Beartooth Bullet has some data. Need more coffee !

[bradshaw]

Oct 6, 2018 1:44:15 GMT -5 sixshot said:

What one reloading manual considers maximum is only maximum if you use the exact same components they use. If you change anything, it changes everything. Better off to go as suggested with the loads for the heavier 300 gr bullet on the lower end & work from there. So many variables, seating depth being a big one.

Dick

*****

And, should we move from Ruger Super Blackhawk to S&W M-29, longevity of revolver----not at issue with SBH----becomes a serious matter of consideration with bullets in the 300 grain zone. Whereas 300 grains with appropriate charge of slow powder is fine in the Ruger, the slide-hammer effect of recoil shortens service life of the Smith & Wesson. To put it country simple, I don’t shoot hammer weights in the S&W.
David Bradshaw

[jaydubinwi]

In the 44 magnum I shoot a 280 LBT WFN with 21 gr of H110. While it's true hodgdon's H110 max is 20.5 with the 280 swift, their max H110 load for the 325 beartooth LFN is 22.0 grains. That's why I use 21 grains with a 280 WFN. I haven't tried 2400 or 4227 with that boolit. Look it up at hodgdon.com

Oct 5, 2018 21:11:08 GMT -5 matt56 said:

I have the same mold but gas checked and I shoot 21 gr H110 behind a federal GM155M. I get easy extraction and no pressure signs with this load, even took a ground hog with it last year out of my Rossi 92. It is a hard hitter

edit - I just checked Hodgdon's load data.  A 280 gr jacketed bullet max is 20.5gr.  21gr might be okay with a cast bullet but I would approach cautiously.  It's possible H110 won't work well with a plain based bullet also.