44 special powders

[Charlie98]

You are so kind and interesting to read. It's always a pleasure to read all of you.

Sometimes, we are too smart for our own good...

 

[Steve51]

I am sorry that I incorrectly stated the op did not mention the firearms he was using. I overlooked his 2nd post.

 

[Pat73]

Pardon me, but what OP mean?

 

[kerreckt]

I really like Unique with 44spl.

 

[Iwsbull]

Longshot is my favorite with the MP version of the devastator bullet.

 

[Archie]

In the Hodgdon No. 26 loading manual, "HS-6" is listed with data for various bullet weights in .44 Special. Should you now have access to that work, I found at least one website (do a search) listing that powder for that cartridge.

Hs-6 is not a 'slow' burning pistol powder, more the 'moderate' range, so performance will not equal that of 2400 or 296 or H-110; more like Unique or Power Pistol I should think. However, HS-6 requires specific data, and substituting charge weights of another type powder should not be tried. Based on the information in your initial post this should enable you to load and shoot without purchasing any more powder (should you find any).

 

[Archie]

Pardon me, but what OP mean?

Original Poster, to my knowledge. Had me wondering as well a couple cycles ago.

 

[the Black Spot]

You might check out some of John Taffin's articles.
He has website.
I'd use the universal and hp38