cranking the 44 magnum

[Kurastduuks]

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ok im new to this forum and ive tried this on others to no avail but from what I have seen thus far on thr I believe we can stay on topic here. lets have an honest discussion about our successes loading this great cartridge past current published information. being an avid revolver shooter and hunter at what some would consider extreme distances this topic holds a special place to me but seems taboo to speak of online. specifically I like to know what everyone who exceeds the limits is using for a "ruger only" load (yes I know other firearms are every bit as strong as the ruger and the limiting factor for these loads is often cylinder length).
Just to get the redundant posts out of the way we all know we could buy a 454, 460, 500, gnr's, linebaugh's if we wanted more performance. but we want more speed and power from the 44. we all know the dangers and are experienced handloaders (or should be if your posting on this particular topic).
my newest prospect to hotrod for not quite such long range is a 4 and 5/8" super Blackhawk SS (what a handy size!). anyone got recommendations for pushing the envelope with this short barrel?
im currently running what I had laying around that wasn't designated for other "hotrod" projects so that left hornady 240gr xtp's topping 24.2gr of 4227.
any honest velocity and performance evaluations from people using the speer #8 manual for everyday loads?

 

[Walkalong]

Let's not.

We do not promote loading past the pressures designated for any specific caliber. We do promote safe reloading practices and following known safe data published by pressure labs.

 

[Sam1911]

I second that motion.

There is nothing of real benefit to be gained from jacking loads up above the already established safety limits. If you can't kill it, or hit it, or punch a hole in it, or whatever you're trying to do with your .44 Magnum, it isn't because you didn't squeeze that last 50 or 75 fps out of the cartridge.

If you've got magnum-itis and just can't stand to fire a 300 gr. bullet at 1,325 fps, then get get a bigger gun to scratch your itch for noise and recoil. Risking damage and injury for a useless small bit more power is just immature.