Per forum rules; a disclaimer should be given for any powders or loads that are dangerous when loaded below the published minimums.
The reason for this thread is to help identify what is dangerous below minimums.
I’ve read some of the threads about running 44 Special loads in 44 Magnum cases. I’m curious about the in between loads where the Specials leave off but there is no data published below where Magnums start.
I know powders like H110 should not be downloaded. I know Titegroup has an extremely wide range from starting Special all the way to Magnum (Hodgdon site). I’m not using either of these powders. I’m considering Longshot and HS-6.
The goal is a softer shooting Marlin for my wife, but with more range and flatter shooting than a 1000fps 44 Special. I understand that 44 Specials can kill deer. That’s not the point of this post.
So is anybody loading those unpublished middle loads and are any specific powders safe below minimums?
The reason for this thread is to help identify what is dangerous below minimums.
I’ve read some of the threads about running 44 Special loads in 44 Magnum cases. I’m curious about the in between loads where the Specials leave off but there is no data published below where Magnums start.
I know powders like H110 should not be downloaded. I know Titegroup has an extremely wide range from starting Special all the way to Magnum (Hodgdon site). I’m not using either of these powders. I’m considering Longshot and HS-6.
The goal is a softer shooting Marlin for my wife, but with more range and flatter shooting than a 1000fps 44 Special. I understand that 44 Specials can kill deer. That’s not the point of this post.
So is anybody loading those unpublished middle loads and are any specific powders safe below minimums?
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