Is there load data out there? I think I have an old Lyman manual that was my grandpa’s, I’ll check if I can find it.
Is there load data out there? I think I have an old Lyman manual that was my grandpa’s, I’ll check if I can find it.
I am actually using Titegroup.
The book load stated a max load of 4.2 for 837 FPS with a 240, but that was not even remotely accurate (in terms of actual velocity).
Like normal, I started low and worked up.
I chronographed a few revolvers.
speeds as follows:
4.6 grains
6" revolver 800 FPS
5" revolver 785 FPS
4" revolver 750 FPS
I found that the faster you drive it, the better it shot, accuracy wise, but my goal was for a soft shooting load, so I stuck to a mild load.
It would be very easy to up the velocity, and I probably will with the SWCs and the full wadcutters, just for kicks.
There is data out there, but one has to remember that it is geared towards old/antique guns actually chambered in .44 Russian.
I am using modern brass that is the exact same brass as .44 mag and .44 Special. It is just cut at different lengths, so it is very strong. In reality I could drive a 240 at 900+ FPS with no problem if I wanted to. The problem is that you don't want someone to put such a load into an old S&W Model 3 and blow the thing up and injure themselves.
From Lyman #40:
.44 Russian:
#429106 (175-grain RNL) 3.0 grains Bullseye/800 fps; 7.0 grains Unique/1100 fps
#429251 (253-grain RNL) 3.0 grains Bullseye/630 fps; 6.0 grains Unique/800 fps
.44 Special:
#429348 (175-grain WC) 6.8 grains Bullseye/1055 fps; 10.3 grains Unique/1170 fps
#429421 (245-grain SWC) 4.9 grains Bullseye/805 fps; 7.8 grains Unique/970 fps
Actually, wouldn't that be the little Czarist that could?
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