The .303 British (designated as the 303 British by the C.I.P. Smith & Wesson is first to create a production revolver in the popular .350 Legend cartridge. One load I am fond of in the 240-grain bullets is an old one: a 240 Hornady JSP (I lucked onto a bucketful at a gun show at a good price years ago) and 9.5 of WW-231. But like the M1911A1, the Colt 1908 Pocket Hammerless was drafted from peacetime to wartime service. The Hodgdon book shows that more powder gets you more velocity, but I prefer not to crowd the pressure limits with fast powders. Left to right:-- 250 gr. Previously, I have loaded CCI 350 Large Pistol Magnum primers to shoot the Enforcer/Speer load and Hornady 200-grain XTP loaded with 2400. You needn't worry about experimenting with odd diameters to find the best accuracy as the likelihood of running into a barrel or cham. For heavy loads with heavy bullets (left to right: Berry 285 grain, Oregon Trail 300, OT True Shot 310), the author likes Hodgdon H-110. Jacketed bullets generally measure .429 inch (Nosler, Speer, Barnes, Swift), .4295 inch (Sierra) and .430 inch (Hornady and Cutting Edge). All the propellants listed in the load chart were dropped from a powder measure into cases. Most notable was gun writer Elmer Keith. B.O.B. I got this load from the Hodgdon web site: 210 gr Sierra JHC. Lee provides load data in the book "Modern Reloading" by Richard Lee and the load data sheets that accompany the die sets. To fully appreciate all of its virtues and versatility, this fine cartridge must be handloaded. The SAAMI specs call for a limit on the .44 Magnum of 36k psi (40k CUP). However, he doesn't feed them the heavyweights, only loads up to 240s at 1,300 fps max. That comparatively slow twist is similar to much older rifles chambered in .44-40 Win. Thats why I don't load anything at 11 PM. In studying the engineering of the cylinders (bolt notch depth, etc.) Standard deviations were lowest with the Enforcer/Speer pair and highest with the Northern Precision/No. It is also the top end of what I would subject a Smith & Wesson revolver to. For the heavier bullets and loads, I use a Ruger--Super Blackhawk or Redhawk. This load will chrono right around 1100 fps from an old model SBH and just a bit slower from my 629. Here is some powder company links for your convenience. 11FS. Using bullets from Lead, Jacketed, XTP, Copper Plated. CUSTOM UNDERSIZE OR OVERSIZE COLLET MANDRELS, Handling live primers and spent primers may expose you to lead or other chemicals, which are known to the State of California to cause reproductive harm and cancer. I never saw him at the range again. JFP, 240 gr. It is a straight-wall, rimmed revolver case with a wide rim and tough brass. SWC-JHP, .44 with 250 gr. When the correct load is chosen (especially the bullet), it is capable of taking heavy game. However, if such loads are fired in large quantities, many guns will loosen, develop cylinder end-shake or show some form of premature wear. Trail Boss is based on new technology that allows very-high loading density, good flow through powder measures, stability in severe temperature variation, and, most importantly, additional safety to the handloader. The 240 could do the same even after going through bone. Let us know. Copyright. For best results, you should get a .429" expander plug for a .44 Magnum/.44 Special. The taper-crimp station on the "IPSC/Pin/Mag" diehead setup crimps evenly and consistently enough to hold the bullets. The CCI 300 standard primer was chosen to develop all data, which produces lower pressures than magnum primers. H110 is the spherical powder that screams "no wimps, please!", delivering top velocities with great accuracy in 44 Magnum, 454 Casull, 475 Linebaugh and the 460 and 500 S&W magnums. In the past couple of decades, heavyweight 280- to 340-grain cast bullets have become popular due to their outstanding penetration and shock qualities, but bear in mind that many older guns will not have a tall enough front sight to allow proper sight in. Any more than that and I found my trigger control was seriously diminished. ber throats with odd diameters is exceedingly small. Sorry, I should have elaborated. (See note on Powders below or read all about variousPowders.) Get a copy of their booklet and check this powder out. . Hodgdon's Universal, HP6, HP7 and HP38 are good powders for this cartridge. Those low velocity spreads show Winchester Large Pistol primers worked fine with all the propellants, from a light charge of Clays to a case full of 2400. Some great .44 Mag bullets, left to right: the 240-grain Oregon Trail, Berry 285, Oregon Trail 300 Truncated Cone and 310 True Shot. The author's favorite guns for the .44 Magnum are Smith & Wesson Model 29s of various vintages. JSP, (WC= WadCutter, SWC= Semi-WadCutter,FP=Flat Point, HP= Hollow Point, RN= Round Nose), SP=Soft Point, (JHP= Jacketed Hollow Point and if GC indicated, means Gas Check at bottom of lead bullet). I tend to load this one light because of the recoil and mildly arthritic extremities. It works well with cast bullets and is also an excellent choice for 9mm law enforcement rounds. Properly cast, sized, etc., it has produced MOA accuracy for a number of sixgunners and has accounted for a significant number of game animals for me. I am hoping you indicate that it was like the animal was s**ked to the earths surface violently without even a twitch on impact. The next step up, the full-power hunting load, is just that. I have not shot any game with it. The indoor range I go to in the Detroit area, Double Action, has a backstop that shrugs off such loads with impunity. Mar 12, 2012. (Cowboy Action) 44 Russian (Cowboy Action) The number of additional sixgun models offered in .44 Magnum over the past 65 years has been extensive, which is a testament to the popularity of this cartridge. Give a Gift Unlike many other cartridges, the .44 Magnum is actually three cartridges. However, when I carry my .44 for bear protection, I load it with 340gr hard cast lead Buffalo Bore rounds. Hotter loads go into Rugers. The word enjoyable, though, really best sums it up, so excuse me while I head out with my .44 in hand to put some lead back into the ground from where it came. Lee Load Data. Six one-handed full-power .44 Magnum shots later (with no hearing protection), he zipped the 4-inch M29 back into the case and left. This kit can also reload the 44 Special, you will need to obtain 44 Special load data and appropriate powder scoop. How accurately a .44 Mag. This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again. I found that, for all intents and purposes, HP-38 and WW-231 are the same, so I've loaded that ever since. Excellent way to learn. This product is from a small business brand. WARNING:Handling live primers and spent primers may expose you to lead or other chemicals, which are known to the State of California to cause reproductive harm and cancer. . Nov 26, 2013. When visiting eastern gun companies in 1953, Keith again urged Remington to offer his heavy .44 Special load, but Remington resisted. I have a lee pro 1000 for ammo I use plenty of 9mm and 38 special. Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2017, Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2014. But there is only so much the gun, and the shooter, can take. Left to right: Hornady 240 XTP, Oregon Trail 240, Hornady XTP 300 and Oregon Trail True Shot 310 WFP. The comparison or power between the 357mag and the .44 mag was significant. The better half of Wa. from my slightly softer than #2 Lyman alloy. 9x18mm Makarov. over nine shots. For any loads over 1000 FPS, I suggest GC for sure or using a jacketed bullet. Accurate now has reintroduced XMP-5744, a slow burning, bulky powder and is good in magnum pistol loads. The availability of a variety of powders with differing burn rates was a relatively new development when it appeared in the 1920s. (Cowboy Action) 38 Special (Cowboy Action) 38-40 Win. The bullet performed as expected but it didn't really prove anything as a broken neck would have resulted from anything heavier than a .38 Special due to shot placement. The heavy bullet weight coupled with a wide meplat gives EXCELLENT results on big game. I have a deep respect for its usefulness and many virtues. Win 680 not 296 was the 445 SM loading. is extensive. I will trust Alliant, Lyman and other manufacturer data. It is just a guide and the reason you should start under these charges and work up. ASIN : B00162TI4A : Customer Reviews: 4.8 out of 5 . For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. The bullet at right is a commercial version that features a larger meplat and shorter nose, but it fails to offer the same level of accuracy. But improved accuracy and tailor-made loads literally at your fingertips, you're going to pitch more of it downrange. Loading the .44 Magnum is pretty straightforward. from the muzzle of the Winchesters 20" barrel hits an inch above aim at 50 yards and drops a touch less than 5" at 150 yards. Otherwise if you have used W296 much, it's liking pressure and load density and won't respond well to an undercharge of more than 10% or so. For example, Vihtavouri shows its "softest" load with N-320, a 180-grain Hornady XTP, as being 10.2 grains and 1,300 fps. This article will supply our readers with some data to see just how accurate Chuck's educated guess was. It is not that these fine vintage guns are weak, but I generally use midrange loads in quantity and reserve full-house loads for when they are really needed. We also offer to analytics services (Google Analytics) information on how you use our site. Come join the discussion about optics, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! .44 Remington Magnum (Alliant BE-86 Powder) 3. * After that, the bullets seem to lose their stability and veer off toward the moon. I prefer that on the drive home from the range I be able to feel the steering wheel of the truck. Lee Loader is a complete reloading system, kit includes everything needed to reload 44 Magnum, except wood or plastic mallet. The Bullseye load is very accurate with no recoil. (MODERN RELOADING Second Edition - Richard Lee) Be Alert: Publisher cannot be responsible for errors in published load data. There is someone out there who is muttering, "A 240 at 1,400 fps? You may find that the cases used for your stoutest loads will be very hard to resize. I shot a string of the Lee 310 gr with 21.5 gr of W296 and theyaveraged 1348 fps. Doubles as magnum handgun load. For top accuracy, bullets should be seated to their listed cartridge overall length (COAL), then the crimp applied as a separate step. I do NOT have any pressure tested data. 8 x 56 Mannlicher Load Data 10/20/2011 1:03 pm Loading Data; 300 AAC Blackout Load Data 11/01/2017 10:31 am Loading Data; Rifle Dies; 45 ACP large primer load data vs. small primer load data 02/20/2012 8:27 am Loading Data; Powder Handling; Reloading Dies; 45 ACP; 45 ACP small primers Ultimate Reloader is not responsible . Speaking of cheap, loading 6.2 grains of propellant under a 200-grain cast bullet results in more than a thousand rounds from a pound of Clays. Hodgdon's load data for the .44 Spl. .44 Remington Magnum / .44 Magnum (Lee Precision Data) reloading data with 558 loads. To prevent exposure, do not alter the product by welding, grinding, etc. Data copied from a well known Taffin Test website published. Per Hodgdon ( Emphasis Hodgdon) H110 and Winchester 296 loads should not be reduced more than 3%. You can start at 44 Special loads and increase by 1/10th grain increments to find a good load. This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Your bigger deer will probably still get knocked cleanoff their feet with this big ole bullet. is available in plenty of bullet weights and styles, ranging from those with enough muscle to hunt big game to offerings on the mild side for shooting at targets. JavaScript is disabled. "Add 50 percent more powder just to get 100 fps?" My velocities are so far above, not worth mentioning. The basic .44 Magnum loads, while not running any more pressure than a warm .44 Special or a .45 ACP +P, have enough power to be a significant handgun load. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. It stops chargingpigs in their tracks. 11. The 250-grain cast bullet can be loaded up to 1,400 fps for big game hunting. Propellants ranging from relatively fast-burning Clays to slow-burning 2400 work well in the .44 Mag. Adopted by the German army in 1898 to replace the 1888 Commission rifle, the Mauser Gewehr 98 and derivatives became among the most widely produced and distributed rifles of all time. comprises a half-dozen mostly flatpoint or semiwadcutter cast bullets weighing from 165 to 240 grains. Sorry about the error. H110 (added corrections) has performed equally well with lower velocities. SWC-JHP, .44 with 250 gr. Our 6195 members have posted 87190 times in 5911 discussions. Not responsible for accuracy and safety but the data has been confirmed by me in my findings to be legit and cut from original Taffin Article. From the April 1973 American Rifleman magazine, read about an artifact once owned by King Louis XIII that sold at a record-setting auction price for the time. alliantpowder.com, Accurate Arms Powder company All right are Reserved Reload Ammo, Reloading The .45 ACP (Automatic Colt Pistol). Principal Purpose: Magnum shotshell loads, 10, 12, 16, 20 and 28 ga. It deserves a spot on the list of stack-and-a-half micro 9 millimeters. I have loading data in my reloading logbooks dating back to 1976. and wieghs in at 300 gr. It arrives at that relatively long distance still carrying 860 ft.-lbs. However, it is important to note that if bullets are seated to a shorter COAL than listed, pressures will increase and powder charges will need to be reduced to keep pressures in check. I have taken it to Alaska many times, where it was my constant companion in the bush while brown/grizzly bears could be watched and heard while I slept on the open ground. Bullseye, Unique and 2400 are products of Alliant (formerly Hercules) Powders. 32 S&W Long (Cowboy Action) 32-20 Win. For instance, S&Ws produced from 1955 through 1988 were known for shooting loose. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! I can see someone in the back, scratching his head. It gives me 1,411 fps out of the long barrels of those gun. However, I have never achieved good accuracy with them. I have used it to take many head of big game, including countless deer, several elk, black bear, coyotes, mountain lion, baboons and other African game. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful. The ammo case is made from Nickel Plated Brass. It had the dual crimping groove so I can seat it out further in my redhawk. Works very well for me with H322 ;) For more information, go to. All Handguns subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. While I have used this bullet for hunting, with success, shooting steel with it has provided more trophies. Sizing Die - Decapper - Priming Rod - Powder Measure - Load Data - Complete Instructions : Size Cartridge: .44 Magnum : Sport Type Hunting : Additional Information. For a lighter load, I substitute a 180-grain lead bullet and slow down even more to five grains of Titegroup. Min Charge Max Charge Optimal Charge Bullet Make Bullet Type Primer Notes; Hodgdon - 296: 240 gr. A much cleaner load is 9.5 grains of Titegroup, for 1,200 fps. While I've been loading the .44 Magnum for many years, I have not spent as much time loading the heavyweights as others have. Cast bullet diameter is generally .430 to .431 inch. SWC, 240 gr. You will almost certainly have to find an outdoor range on which to practice. Shop products from small business brands sold in Amazons store. The mallet may be obtained from your local hardware store. All Rights Reserved. For Hunter pistol, 6.3 gr of Red dot will knock the feet off the rams. With limited space, only a fraction of possible load combinations can be presented; however, data will include lightweight, standard weight and heavyweight bullets as well as maximum, midrange and target loads using both cast and jacketed bullets, all of which will serve to meet any practical application the .44 Magnum may be used for. What was significant was that he was first, and he was a thorough experimenter who learned from his mistakes. Bullet sizes vary from .429 for jacketed to .432 for some lead in diameter. An assortment of propellants can be used to fire those bullets at speeds as weak or hot as desired. Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2021. and max @ 12.0 gr. of little gun" Now if it quits raining on Sat, or Sun. Which also means I can't use all my reloading equipment,and presses ,and Dies. The Hornady 240-grain swaged lead bullet makes an easy recoiling target load at 850 fps. If you want a softer load, the .44 Special data tops out at 7.5 grains of N-320 for 1,033 fps. Work mostly on hitting it right, and the softer load makes accuracy easier at least for me. The Hornady 200-grain XTP shot at 1,947 f.p.s. a versatile cartridge, and a rifle with a relatively fast rifling twist can accurately fire all of them. No. What do we need the power for? Solids can offer remarkable penetration while expanding hollowpoints can deliver impressive performance on deer-sized game. Please try again. The powder of choice for magnum lead shotshell loads 10, 12, 16 and 20 gauge. Bullseye may not be ideal for the 44, but it is what I had on hand. Its meplat measures .285 to .290 inch, and the nose is around .420 inch long while the total bullet length is .774 inch. For over 60 years, more shooters have chosen the famous Lee Loader for their first reloading tool than any other. Later manuals list heavier charges of this powder. However, it seems to me like you could make a damn nice .44 Mag lever gun round with this bullet. S&W has been fine-tuning the design and manufacturing of its magnums for many years. - I assume that's for a non-button nose. However, those sizes are easily changed as needed. The starting load was 19g, and the max was 21g. Was this with a 44 mag or a 445 Super Mag?? The rubber mallet may be obtained from your local hardware store. Winchester suggest their 231 or 296. That particular design is my favorite 310 gr .44 Magnum bullet (it has to be, Frank Siefer and I designed it and I got to shoot the first head of big game taken with it - a ten point white tail buck). Curiously, the Hornady 225-grain FTX (l.) actually has a lower ballistic coefficient than the companys 200-grain XTP (r.). It may be the best of all. Thats about all that can be expected of the .44. How long was the barrel? I use the 200 gr as ideal for 44 Special, and you might consider the same for just target shooting with a 44 Magnum chambering. SWC, 240 gr. Return this item for free. (right). and 2 lb. Nonsense. Another is that light amounts of relatively fast-burning propellants produce good accuracy and uniform velocities from a .44 rifle. Look for your answers in our Forum and in our bi-monthly publication the Fouling Shot. JHP Item still holds up after a couple of years and probably will last forever. I would start a bit lower and work up. The top-end loads are for those who wish to hunt the biggest game for which they have the nerve. My load is a heavy one - 21.5 grs of H110 or Win 296. This 240-grain solid from Cutting Edge limits the depth of the crimp, but proved adequate. except a rubber mallet. A favorite 2400 load is with 18.4 gr and a verytight crimp. With the exception of Accurate, the manuals are the electronic copies of the complimentary versions that are freely distributed. The extremely wide meplat will definitely DO THE JOB if driven at a decent velocity and placed well. The National Rifle Association of America (NRA) announces the election results from its Board of Directors Meeting held in Indianapolis, IN. Enforcer paired well with the Speer 270-grain bullet delivering a velocity of 1,474 f.p.s. I was given a full bottle of IMR Hi Skor 800-X which I have never used. Lil'Gun and IMR 4227 (or H-4227) are two of the best I have used in my .460 and .500 S&W magnums and should be good for the .44 mag, but I have not tried them yet) I like Unique, and I also use it for .44 special, just less of it. I was supposed to hunt mule deer last year and the swine flu bout ended that for me (I wasn't sick). A longer barreled (heavier) gun or a lighter bullet would be more pleasant to target shoot with. In the standard diehead setup, the belling stem mikes at .427 inch while the diehead for the top loads has a belling stem that mikes .425. The top load I shoot is 16.1 of N-105 under a 240-grain JHP like the Hornady. I loaded up 5 with 19 gr. 9 and Alliant 2400 or Unique with excellent accuracy results in .44 magnum TC Contender and S&W M-29. Three revolvers were selected as test guns. Some of these designs feature excessively wide meplats that can become unstable at lower velocities or longer ranges. containers. With Unique powder, a 44 special will shoot 200 grain lead anywhere around 7.5 grains to 8.0 grains. | The CCI primer load did fire the Speer bullet about 30 f.p.s. Downloading is generally safe, I too had to learn. State. u A 200-grain jacketed bullet fired at nearly 2,000 f.p.s. I have worn out several. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. The real Keith bullet remains widely popular and is Lyman mould 429421, which features three full-caliber driving bands, a square grease groove and weighs 250 grains (solid). Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Yes, you can go a bit further if you have a current-production gun and not a 30-year-old gun. I used to load down the .44 mag cases to .44 special velocities. John has used both Marlin and Winchester .44 Magnum leverguns for decades, with the Marlin 336 going back well over 50 years. SAFETY DATA SHEET. However, I worked up loads using a chronograph using .44 Magnum cases. In fact, at one time ammunition loaded with a Lee Loader held a world record listed in the Guinness Book of World Records for more than seven years. Beginning in 1988 through 1990, S&W developed its Endurance Package in all Model 29 and 629s that resulted in a huge increase in durability. Whereas most handgun cartridges in the early part of the 20th century were loaded with Bullseye or other fast pistol-powders, he used fast rifle-powders. For reloading .44 Mag, faster-burning powders are better for practice ammo while the slow-burners are better for maximum velocities. My favorite target load is 5.0 gr of Red dot. Reaction score. Consistent and accurate. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. 11FS were the only powders used with the CCI 350 Magnum primer. less than amounts listed above, and work up to the full loads. SWC, 240 gr. FTX in .44 mag saying that you must trim the case to make it fit. PLEASE FORGIVE THE LATE NIGHT BRAINFART. I make sure the cases are clean and not cracked, and I load them. In a 4-inch gun I can get 1,284 fps, and in an 8-inch gun I can stretch that to 1,321 fps. Here's a first look. May not work so well in yours . For example, when loading the Hornady 300-grain XTP and seating/crimping bullets into the lower crimp cannelure, the COAL is 1.735 inches. The loading manuals do not have a lot of data on powder-puff loads for the .44 Magnum. It is what everyone aspires to load and shoot. Please try again. Make a New Load . Velocities are modest, typically ranging from 650 fps to around . At the basic level, we're talking loads that run at .44 Special or .45 ACP pressure levels. 44 MAG: Assorted headstamps, mostly R-P and W-W. 7.0 grains of Bullseye. I recently bought some lil gun but have not tried any loading with it yet, my basement is tore up to start finishing, now that got pushed back till spring. - - VihtaVuori Oy Company, reloading booklet (1995) - - Numerous magazine articles on reloading special calibers and personal loads where noted. In addition to performing general mechanical tune-ups (correcting end-shake, setting barrels back, etc.) Lyman says that 18.5 of Blue Dot will give me between 900 and 1,000 and 19.0 of 2400 will as well. SWC+GC, 265 gr. This kit can also reload the 44 Special, you will need to obtain 44 Special load data and appropriate powder scoop. When you're launching a 300-grain bullet past 1,200 fps, you want to keep the margin available in case of trouble, not use it to generate a few more feet per second. WMR, WSF, WST, WSL, 760, 748, 231, 296 and 540 are products of Winchester, Components Div. Out of a 7.5-inch Ruger, it will deliver 1,311 fps for an impressive 406 PF. Powder: Alliant 2400, 29.4 grains (70% max load), 33.6 grains (80% max load), 40 grains (95% max load) Use load data at your own risk. I've never used the Lee 310 in a 44 MAG . The bullets range from the 270-grain Speer Gold Dot to the Hornady 300-grain XTP and Oregon Trail's 310-grain Trueshot. The first is a Ruger New Model Super Blackhawk stainless Bisley with 5-inch barrel that is tough as nails and accurate. Even though the Lyman design is a gas check style, I only used a gas check for a short period of time. of blackpowder, the .44-40 . However, I worked up loads using a chronograph using .44 Magnum cases. Out of a Redhawk, Super Blackhawk or Super Redhawk, a 310-grain Trueshot hardcast bullet at 1,200 fps will shoot through an elk or three wild boars. The FTXs slender ogive and pointed tip certainly make it look as though it should cleave through the air with less resistance, but its just not so. If the bullet makes the loaded round too long, it will not feed through the action. of Herco under a 429421 lyman a good load & boolit for what needs shootin!!! After all, how many rounds of 310-grain bullets at 1,200 fps are you going to load? - - - Below, are two loaded rounds. I would back off John Taffins load by no more than 1 gr to start based on the strength of your frame and gun. This database has 6400 loads for cast bullet loads. With lighter bullets and reduced powder charge, you can transform a 44 Magnum or 500 S&W Magnum from a "bucking bronco" to a "tame pony" (or close to it at least!). 11FS, W296 and 2400 are four good options. My experience with shooting, hunting and handloading the .44 Magnum extends more than 45 years. With a pair of guns at hand you're ready to dish out destruction to a tableful of pins without beating yourself up. I will shoot them. My personal Winchester Model 94 carbine in .44 Mag. I recently got my first 44 magnum and dies and bullets for it. With a hard-cast bullet, you'll probably find your load exiting the far side of an elk. Doing so gave him more case capacity. To be clear there are no +P .44 Magnum loads. For full-house loads, top-notch powders include Alliant 2400, Accurate No. According to Noody, the bullets are made with a series of sharp points on the rim of the jackets mouth around a deep hollow cavity in its core. Included is a table with common sixguns and the maximum COAL they will accept. 240 grain lead SWC cast by a local company. A cartridge length of 1.610" is the stated maximum for the .44 Mag., and longer cartridges may not cycle through a lever-action rifle. What Elmer Keith did to achieve his breakthrough was simple: He designed a bullet with more of its shape (and thus volume) out of the case than in. Generally, a heavy roll crimp should be applied to .44 Magnum handloads. The bullet is made from Lead. However, virtually all S&W revolvers produced from 1989 to date feature throats that measure .4285 to .429 inch and simply will not chamber the .430-inch Hornady XTP bullet when seated out, but all pre-1989 S&W and Ruger revolvers will. Accurate. #1. Handy when in a tight situation or limited space! Hodgdons Clays, Titegroup and Universal and Alliants Unique, Red Dot and Green Dot are all good choices. 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