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Post by x101airborne on Oct 10, 2021 13:05:16 GMT -5
44 Rem Mag New Fiocchi brass Fiocchi primers 255 grain cast hollow points MP 434-640 16 grains Blue Dot from Load Data dot com, Handloader 7.5 inch Super Blackhawk yield 1325 fps.
I am thinking of starting at 13.5 grains and working up. Anyone see any issues with Blue Dot? It obviously isn't popular because this was the only load for the 44 mag using Blue Dot.
I have lots to do before I am ready to assemble loads, so I have time to listen to opinions.
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Post by dougader on Oct 10, 2021 14:02:57 GMT -5
I've used some BD over the years. I still have a partial keg of the older Hercules Blue Dot.
In 44 mag, I go by the Lyman manual, and always use standard primers. The Keith bullet, #429421, says 14.5-16.0. I used 240s to 250s with 15.0 grains and had good service from those loads.
Note that max loads in very cold weather are known to get squirrely real fast.
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Post by x101airborne on Oct 11, 2021 4:48:55 GMT -5
Our very cold weather is just below freezing. Is that cold enough for cause for concern?
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Post by contender on Oct 11, 2021 8:33:00 GMT -5
I've always worked up loads with accuracy as my goal. Many, many years ago,, I used both Blue Dot & Red Dot in experimenting various handgun calibers & guns. I PERSONALLY never found a truly top notch load using either one,, when compared to other powders. I quit using it long ago,, and found that other powders gave better results overall,, in many calibers,, and narrowed my choices.
Good luck with your experiments!
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Post by x101airborne on Oct 11, 2021 17:11:23 GMT -5
Accuracy within the confines of what I have on hand right now is my goal. In 44 Magnum, what did you find to work best for you?
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Post by contender on Oct 11, 2021 21:54:41 GMT -5
I have really found that in general,, in my guns,, IMR 4227 & A-2400 seem to be the powders that always provide the best accuracy,, over a wider range of uses,, and just "work" for me. I've had some seriously scary good accuracy out of a few guns & loads. And both powders seem to be a bit less temperamental in use.
Another thing I've often found,, is top tier loads are not very often the most accurate. A few,,, but more often than not,, medium to a bit above medium loads seem to really perform the best.
In one 44 mag many years ago,, recall trying about 8 powders,, using just the Nosler JSP 240 grn bullets & CCI primers. I went up & down,, all over many loads etc. I think it was over 60 different loads. IMR-4227,,, was quite the performer.
Nowadays,, I keep a lot of 4227, 2400, HS-6, & Unique as my mainstay handgun powders.
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Post by x101airborne on Oct 12, 2021 6:21:43 GMT -5
Thank you!
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Post by bigbore5 on Oct 12, 2021 19:17:52 GMT -5
I tried it with the Keith bullet too. Looking at my notes it gave mediocre accuracy in the three guns I used. Wide spreads at all weights
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Post by x101airborne on Oct 13, 2021 7:32:30 GMT -5
I am certainly paying attention to the trend of the responses here. I guess I will put it back in its bottle for 20 gauge hunting loads and work up with a better powder. Thank you all.
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Post by bigbore5 on Oct 13, 2021 7:47:37 GMT -5
I've been experimenting with Shooter's World Heavy Pistol for a couple months now in the 45 Colt, 500 Linebaugh, and 357 mag. It's marketed as similar to AAc #9. So far it's providing the velocity potential of #9 but I am seeing better accuracy because of lower extreme spreads.
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