44 mag 200gr LSWC w/Unique
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TimSr
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About 8gr for a light, sub-magnum target load on up to about 12gr for a magnum load if your bullet is appropriate for it.
Sunray
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May be best to contact Alliant and ask. http://www.alliantpowder.com/questions/default.aspx
ssyoumans
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I use to load up 240gr MBC Smashers for my Marlin 1894 using Unique.
10.3gr yielded 1,402 fps. It was pretty accurate and a nice shooter.
With the lighter 200 gr, I would suggest around 8-9 gr for a nice shooter. I didn't get significant leading in the Marlin at 1,400 fps.
10.3gr yielded 1,402 fps. It was pretty accurate and a nice shooter.
With the lighter 200 gr, I would suggest around 8-9 gr for a nice shooter. I didn't get significant leading in the Marlin at 1,400 fps.
I just split the difference and loaded them with 8.5gr of Unique. Hopefully the weather will cooperate soon so I can get to the range.
Cheesemaker
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7.5 gr Unique out of my 16" Rossi with a 240 gr lead bullet - 1000fps.
Start at 7.5 and see???
Start at 7.5 and see???
RealGun
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Lyman Cast bullet Handbook has a bunch of loads for that bullet weight. Re your Unique, they show 11.8-13.0, max velocity 1254 from a 4" barrel. The closest under 44 Special is 205 gr with Unique at 7.0-8.2, velocity topping at 869, with Unique giving the best results in their test firing.
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Thank you.
I may just have to pick up this book considering just about everything I shoot is cast.
Bula
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I like 9 gr over 200gr cast in my Marlin. Perfect all around round. Have yet to chrono but I'd guess about 1100 fps. Really fun to shoot.
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