Well I was able to get to 1325 fps with a 300 gr. lead TCFP, CCI 300 primers, Starline brass, and 300-MP. Still working on the 255 gr. LSWC, got to 1350 with that load. I'm trying to work up to 1450.
My plan is to start with 22.0 grains over a 300 gr. lead bullet, then work up until I reach 1200-1300 fps. 22.0 is the max load for the .44, so it should give much less pressure & velocity in the .45 case at that weight.
I have decided to go with 300-MP after looking at this:
http://www.loaddata.com/members/search_detail.cfm?MetallicID=5942&caliber=.44&caliberid=25&header=.44%20Caliber%20Reloading%20Data
I also use CCI 300 primers and Starline brass out of a 7 1/2-inch Ruger. Now I just need to get ahold of the...
I seem to have overlooked Lol'Gun. In Hodgdon's published data it gets similar velocities to H110 but with less pressure. I think I may go with this powder :)
Thanks Funshooter45. I always order online, eight pounds at a time. The MP-300 is cheaper for me, but since it requires more powder it ends up being almost the same price per round as H110. I was using the .44 data for comparison and the MP-300 seems pretty similar in performance. Maybe I will...
Good morning gentlemen, I just got myself a Ruger Blackhawk in .45 Colt with the 7.5" barrel because I want to shoot some magnum level loads and perhaps try handgun hunting, but I don't need/want 454 level performance. I am torn between these two powders. I know John Linebaugh recommends the...
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