I loaded my first batch (18 rds) for my new 444 today. . .
The only powder I could aquire here was H4198
The only bullets I could find were Hornady 240gr XTP
I have once fired Remington brass and I used Remington 91/2 primers
The discrepency here is in my two load data books. . .
The Hodgdons book that came with my Lock and Load kit shows H4198 49.2gr. for a 240gr bullet and that shoots 2499 fps
But My hornady 7th edition shows H4198 and 240gr XTP for a maximum load of 46.5gr 2300 fps . . . and thats the red top pressure box
Both of these using a 24" bbl of course.
So my question is. . . Is Hornady being "safe these days" or is the Hodgdons book just way out of line? Any thoughts for me?
The only powder I could aquire here was H4198
The only bullets I could find were Hornady 240gr XTP
I have once fired Remington brass and I used Remington 91/2 primers
The discrepency here is in my two load data books. . .
The Hodgdons book that came with my Lock and Load kit shows H4198 49.2gr. for a 240gr bullet and that shoots 2499 fps
But My hornady 7th edition shows H4198 and 240gr XTP for a maximum load of 46.5gr 2300 fps . . . and thats the red top pressure box
Both of these using a 24" bbl of course.
So my question is. . . Is Hornady being "safe these days" or is the Hodgdons book just way out of line? Any thoughts for me?