After S&W "Mountain Gun", 41 Magnum, 44 Magnum, 45 Colt, it's the time for the next level; "Outdoorsman" with slim 6.5" barrel

[StrawHat]

Another article on the 45 AR by Pearce,

https://www.handloadermagazine.com/45-auto-rim-p

My load with the SAECO 453 is still my favorite. But, I have been given two different, but similar bullets to try.


SAECO 453 on left, a 250 RNFP in center and the Arsenal 250 WC on the right.

Initially, these will be loaded over hardball doses of powder. I have revolvers ranging from 1918 to 2004. I try to find a load that is acceptable for all. I have no use for a load that is specific to one revolver. That does not fit in with my shooting philosophy.

Kevin

 

[unspellable]

The .41Spl is a wildcat typically chambered in .357 sized guns. Originally rechambered L-frames, GP's and Colt SAA's, whereas .41Mag's are usually .44Mag sized guns.

That starts to make sense. But the 357 Mag and the 41 Mag have the same length case and nearly the same overall length. So there's still something I'm missing here. If it's a pressure issue, I could load either case to the same pressure.
(I've 44 specials, some good for Elmer's idea of a load and some I wouldn't run anything hotter than a factory load.)

 

[CraigC]

That starts to make sense. But the 357 Mag and the 41 Mag have the same length case and nearly the same overall length. So there's still something I'm missing here. If it's a pressure issue, I could load either case to the same pressure.
(I've 44 specials, some good for Elmer's idea of a load and some I wouldn't run anything hotter than a factory load.)

Well gunsmiths aren't going to rechamber a .357 to .41Mag if it can't handle .41Mag factory ammo. `Tis why we get them made in .44Spl and .41Spl. It's all that's needed in a more packable platform.