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TexasSeaRay · February 29, 2008, 02:37 AM

Okay, it helps if I look in the right filing cabinet in the shop . . . anyhow, here is some data and notes I found on reloading 44 Magnum with 200 grain cast bullets. Apparently, according to my notes, I HAVE reloaded some light magnum rounds with 200 LSWCHPs. My notes also say that I didn't like them much and recommended working more on a comparable 44 Special load using the same (200 gr cast bullet).

I think I ended up with something like 5.8 of Bullseye pushing that 200 gr LSWCHP, but would have to double-check. I've long since moved away from the 200 gr cast bullets to the 240 gr bullets--I seem to have better success with longer range silouhette shooting with them.

So, here is the data I dug up:

44 Magnum 200 gr cast bullets

Unique 6.8--897 7.8--1045

HP38/W231 5.8--875 7.4--1039

Hope this helps or gives you a safe starting point.

Jeff

February 29, 2008, 02:37 AM	#12
TexasSeaRay Senior Member Join Date: November 19, 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 810	Data for 44 MAGNUM 200 gr cast bullets Okay, it helps if I look in the right filing cabinet in the shop . . . anyhow, here is some data and notes I found on reloading 44 Magnum with 200 grain cast bullets. Apparently, according to my notes, I HAVE reloaded some light magnum rounds with 200 LSWCHPs. My notes also say that I didn't like them much and recommended working more on a comparable 44 Special load using the same (200 gr cast bullet). I think I ended up with something like 5.8 of Bullseye pushing that 200 gr LSWCHP, but would have to double-check. I've long since moved away from the 200 gr cast bullets to the 240 gr bullets--I seem to have better success with longer range silouhette shooting with them. So, here is the data I dug up: 44 Magnum 200 gr cast bullets Unique 6.8--897 7.8--1045 HP38/W231 5.8--875 7.4--1039 Hope this helps or gives you a safe starting point. Jeff __________________ If every single gun owner belonged to the NRA as well as their respective state rifle/gun association, we wouldn't be in the mess we're in today. So to those of you who are members of neither, thanks for nothing.