duncan61 wrote:The data is in the pistol section for 2205 and a lead semi wadcutter 23-25 grains
brett1868 wrote:But like any advice on working up a load
brett1868 wrote:What's the intended purpose of the round?
Gamerancher wrote:I seem to recall saying this already
duncan61 wrote:The data is in the pistol section for 2205 and a lead semi wadcutter 23-25 grains
duncan61 wrote:I have tha ADI load data one click away.I have used someone elses .357 lever rifle.The .44 must have a bit more grunt.
Supaduke wrote:Looks like the trigger actuator could be the issue
juststarting wrote:Hi All
I am about to start loading for my 44... I am having trouble finding minimum charge data.
I am using:
+ Cast 240gr SWC (http://leeprecision.com/6-cavity-c429-240-swc.html)
+ Winchester Large Pistol Primers
+ ADI AR2205
I've looked at the ADI reference, it has the projectile (240 gr cast SWC), but not the powder I want. Next one up the list is 240 gr NOS JHP - 22gr of AR2205. Nick Harvey's manual just has it by weight, 240 gr = 24.5 gr of AR2205(2.5 grains is a bit of difference). I also find that Harvey seems to have hotter minimum loads in general.
Anyway, can someone point me in the right direction with the starting load for 240 gr cast SWC using AR2205.
Thanks
petemacsydney wrote:hey mate
where did you end up with your .44 lever load recipe's?
just starting to think about it myself.
not sure if i want to shell out for the dies now or just go factory for a while, but interested to know how your load work up went?
is it for a .44 1894 marlin?
cheers
p
juststarting wrote:Speaking off, yes, using melted wheel weights with hardness around 15 or just over. Greece lube and gas checked. Though latest batch, I stopped gas checking, because I don't think it's moving fast enough to care.
bladeracer wrote:juststarting wrote:Speaking off, yes, using melted wheel weights with hardness around 15 or just over. Greece lube and gas checked. Though latest batch, I stopped gas checking, because I don't think it's moving fast enough to care.
Cool, but you're sizing them to .429"?
I'm not pushing these hard enough to need checks either, I was just hoping to reduce leading from the bullets skipping over the rifling
bladeracer wrote:
Cool, but you're sizing them to .429"?