Ramshot Enforcer for a Ruger M77/44

[GeoDudeFlorida]

I'd like to try out some new loads for the Ruger bolt carbine using Enforcer since I have it. I have mostly used IMR 4227 and Alliant 2400 with jacketed Sierra's (300gr. JSP), I did work up as load which was "okay" in H110, and I have some good AA#9, Unique and 2400 recipes for use with cast 240gr. LSWC bullets; but, Enforcer is new to me. Unfortunately, Western doesn't have separate listings for rifle vs. handgun data for .44Mag (and why not???) Their .44 loads are tested in an 8.275" barrel (Ruger Super Redhawk, maybe??) which is far short of the M77/44's 18-1/2" (unvented) barrel.

I guess the my questions are, is Enforcer a good carbine powder or should I really look at getting some AA#11FS for this application? Or, just be satisfied with IMR 4227 and 2400 since they work really well? Or, maybe, as a last resort, find a way to stop hating H110 and just bite the proverbial bullet and use it in the carbine loads?

 

[AJC1]

The loads are the same just velositys are different in my manuals. I never understand why common lengths for testing aren't used. Pistol in 4 or 6" and carbine in the 16-20 inch range. I'm going to test #9 in my 357 marlin carbine only because I have it and nothing else to use it in.

 

[Bcwitt]

I'd like to try out some new loads for the Ruger bolt carbine using Enforcer since I have it. I have mostly used IMR 4227 and Alliant 2400 with jacketed Sierra's (300gr. JSP), I did work up as load which was "okay" in H110, and I have some good AA#9, Unique and 2400 recipes for use with cast 240gr. LSWC bullets; but, Enforcer is new to me. Unfortunately, Western doesn't have separate listings for rifle vs. handgun data for .44Mag (and why not???) Their .44 loads are tested in an 8.275" barrel (Ruger Super Redhawk, maybe??) which is far short of the M77/44's 18-1/2" (unvented) barrel.

I guess the my questions are, is Enforcer a good carbine powder or should I really look at getting some AA#11FS for this application? Or, just be satisfied with IMR 4227 and 2400 since they work really well? Or, maybe, as a last resort, find a way to stop hating H110 and just bite the proverbial bullet and use it in the carbine loads?

Right now, if it works & you have a supply of it, why wouldn't you? That was the whole point of reloading.. that is as far as my thinking takes me. ???

 

[sevt_chevelle]

Tried enforcer out of a 44 mag SAA, not pleasant at all, recoil was way harsher than h110.

Out of a Ruger 44 auto carbine it's fine. Have no problems ringing 4" steel out at 100 yds.

 

[FROGO207]

The longest barrel I load for is 10.5 inches in a Ruger SBH. I like H110 the best for accuracy vs harsh recoil. Thinking over getting a 44 rifle but can't justify the cost just now. Might settle for a custom barrel for my SB2 though.

 

[DanK3Pos]

I worked up an Enforcer load in my .44 SBH. I don't remember it being particularly harsh, but, like many SBH owners, I did decide I needed some Hogue grips. IIRC, this was in my 7.5" SBH and velocities on the top end were similar to H110. Never developed any pressure signs. Enforcer is a little faster than H110 on the burn charts. 4227 is available and it is a little slower on the burn chart, so it might do better in your carbine.

 

[Riomouse911]

I’ve used Enforcer in .41 Mag loads in my 7.5” Redhawk and 6.5” Blackhawk.
It gets spicy near the top end of the load charts like H110 does.
Expect a bump in velocity from the carbine barrel since (naturally) there’s more tube to push the bullet as the gasses expand, so you don’t need to max it out for useful bullet speeds from your carbine.

Good luck finding an accurate load that works in your rifle. Once you do, let us know how it shoots for you .

Stay safe.