44 S&W Special

Handload Data

Warning: Bullet selections are specific, and loads are not valid with substitutions of different bullets of the same weight. Variations in bullet length will alter net case capacity,  pressure and velocity. Primer selection is specific and primer types are not interchangeable. These are maximum loads in my firearms and may be excessive in others. All loads should be reduced by 5% as a starting point for development where cartridges have greater than 40 grains in capacity and 10% for cartridges with less than 40 grain capacity following safe handloading practices as represented in established mainstream reloading manuals. Presentation of these loads does not constitute a solicitation for their use, nor a recommendation.

Cartridge: 44 S&W Special (15.5 KPSI Standard Pressure)
Firearm Ruger Redhawk
Barrel Length 4.20″
Min – Max Case Length 1.160″ +0.0″/-0.020″
Min – Max Cartridge Overall Length 1.415″ – 1.615″
Primer CCI 300 LP
Bullet Diameter 0.4325″ +0.000″/-0.0060″
Reloading Dies RCBS + Lee Factory Crimp
Bullet Type  Bullet Weight
Grains
Net H2O
Grains
Capacity
COL” Powder Type Powder Charge
Grains
Muzzle Velocity
fps
Muzzle Energy
ft/lbs
Hornady XTP 180 25.1 1.470 AA #5 10.2 1057 447
Hornady XTP 180 25.1 1.470 Alliant Power Pistol 9.7 1021 417
Hornady XTP 180 25.1 1.470 IMR Train Boss 7.5 914 334
Sierra JHC
180 25.7 1.480 Alliant Power Pistol
10.0 1039 432
Sierra JHC 180 25.7 1.480 RS True Blue 10.0 1022 418
Sierra JHC 180 25.7 1.480 IMR Trail Boss 7.5 907 329
Hornady XTP 200 21.9 1.470 Alliant Power Pistol 8.5 942 394
Hornady XTP 200 21.9 1.470 Alliant Blue Dot 11.0 916 373
Hornady XTP 200 21.9 1.470 IMR Trail Boss 6.5 833 308
Speer GDHP 200 24.2 1.490 Alliant Unique 7.5 949 400
Speer GDHP 200 24.2 1.490 Alliant Power Pistol 9.5 984 430
Speer GDHP 200 24.2 1.490 IMR Trail Boss 7.0 846 318
Hornady XTP 240 22.2 1.480 AA #5 8.5 887 419
Hornady XTP 240 22.2 1.480 Alliant Blue Dot 11.0 882 415
Hornady XTP 240 22.2 1.480 IMR Trail Boss 6.5 775 320
Speer GDHP 240 21.5 1.465 Alliant Power Pistol 8.0 859 393
Speer GDHP 240 21.5 1.465 Alliant Blue Dot 11.0 889 421
Speer GDHP 240 21.5 1.465 IMR Trail Boss 6.0 740 292

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