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    Default Anyone loading for lightwight 44 mags?

    Shot in the dark. I've got a S&W 329PD and I'm researching a cast bullet, penetrating load that is do-able in the 329PD. I'm narrowing it down to a 300ish cast WW gas check with 2400 but looking at any and all options. Whatcha got?

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    I am loading a laser Cast 240 RNFP in my 44 mag with 6.5 grs of Hodgdon's Universal. I use it to shoot Hunter Pistol Silhouette and it does real well. I haven't chronied it yet but estimate it at about 850 FPS

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    Thanks RedHawk41 for the 'load'! I'm really looking for the heaviest hitter that me and the pistol can handle. I'm having a tuff time sifting through all the old data-compared to the new info and powders. I've been trying 2400 and Unique with a 310GC with quelched WW. I don't know if I'll need to move up to a commercial caster to get where I want to go but 1st things 1st..a load I can handle and the gun will too. Once I get past the testing and sighting-in..I don't plan to shoot the heavy load too much other than to make sure I can whip 2 rounds off, with accuracy into a pretend "Flesh Beater's" heavy skull.
    Last edited by luckyned7; August 24th, 2006 at 11:09 PM. Reason: spellying

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    Anyone loading a hotter load yet? I soooo need a chrony just to see if I'm in the 'range' on sooo many of my different reloads. I'm not trying to blow myself or my poor little ulta-lite up but I am trying to deliver a knock-out, penetrater load from my 329 without out -sourcing. I believe I'm up to a 310GC cast from..err..about a quelched wheel-weight..at about a 18.5 of new 2400..but NEVER quote me or try that at home. I'm up to..stopping a black bear if ever I had too. (There is a story behind the idea )

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