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Post by singleaction on Dec 7, 2015 13:57:40 GMT -5
My working load in the 44 special is a Lyman Keith bullet over 8 grains of power pistol, which goes about 1000 fps out of a couple of NM Blackhawk Flattops. I shoot a large frame Bisley in 45 Colt for heavy hunting, but would like to play around with a heavy WFN load in the 44 special, mostly just for fun, but also to provide some versatility. I won't shoot at game past 100 yards with a handgun, so long range accuracy is irrelevant to me. If I can hit a paper plate at 100 yards from a rested position, I'm happy. I'm interested in weights from 270 to 310 grains. The 280 grainer sounds like a good compromise between weight and speed in the 44spl. I would want a plain base design (but would consider gas checked. I just don't like the extra hassle and expense of GCs) pushed to maximum with H110 or AAC-9. I could buy several samples of 100 in various weighs from various sources to see which one works best, but I don't want to spend that much money and time. I am wondering what results you guys have already come up with. I could try to duplicate your results and then order a mould from Veral Smith. I would rather not debate, or reconsider using the lyman Keith or heavier SWC for a heavy load. I want to try the WFN. Thanks for sharing.
Matt
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Post by Encore64 on Dec 7, 2015 14:03:01 GMT -5
Not exactly what you are seeking, but just ordered some hard cast Thunderhead Bullets from Penn. Can easily be pushed to 1200 fps from my Flattop Bisley guns.
Hits like a Mack truck at woods ranges.
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Post by singleaction on Dec 7, 2015 15:04:43 GMT -5
Not exactly what you are seeking, but just ordered some hard cast Thunderhead Bullets from Penn. Can easily be pushed to 1200 fps from my Flattop Bisley guns. Hits like a Mack truck at woods ranges. Thanks for the recomendation, but I would like to use a heavier WFN design, and would like to cast my own. matt |
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Post by Encore64 on Dec 7, 2015 15:11:43 GMT -5
Of course, I understand that. Best of luck, the 44 Special is still one of the greats.
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Post by brionic on Dec 7, 2015 16:36:23 GMT -5
From Ross Seyfried, regarding the Ruger .44 Special Bisley FT: "My modern favorite .44 caliber bullet is a 280 grain LBT cast. These flat nose designs have a few advantages that Elmer Keith did not get to experience. The accuracy is extreme and because the meplat or flat on the nose is larger than the Keith design it really hits harder and does more damage on the way through. With 18 grains of H-110 this bullet goes 1120 fps, just 10 fps behind the 250s, with a grain less powder. (Remember what I said about the efficiency of bigger bullets!)." www.gunsamerica.com/blog/ross-seyfried-lipseys-ruger-flattop-44-special-bisley-revolvers/ |
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Post by singleaction on Dec 7, 2015 17:34:58 GMT -5
From Ross Seyfried, regarding the Ruger .44 Special Bisley FT: "My modern favorite .44 caliber bullet is a 280 grain LBT cast. These flat nose designs have a few advantages that Elmer Keith did not get to experience. The accuracy is extreme and because the meplat or flat on the nose is larger than the Keith design it really hits harder and does more damage on the way through. With 18 grains of H-110 this bullet goes 1120 fps, just 10 fps behind the 250s, with a grain less powder. (Remember what I said about the efficiency of bigger bullets!)." www.gunsamerica.com/blog/ross-seyfried-lipseys-ruger-flattop-44-special-bisley-revolvers/That's the kind of info I am after! Thanks Brionic! Matt |
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