44 Magnum

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	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 easily be excessive in others. All loads should be reduced by 10%,  and developed following safe handloading practices as represented in established reloading manuals produced by component manufacturers. Presentation of these loads does not constitute a solicitation for their use, nor a recommendation. Cartridge: .44 Remington Magnum – Contender   Firearm: T/C Contender   Max COL: 1.610″   Barrel: 10″   Reloading Dies: RCBS   Max case length: .1.285″   Group distance: 50 yards  Note:  Maximum possible COL used is 1.700″.
Bullet Type Bullet Weight Bullet Diameter C.O.L. Net Water Capacity Powder Type Charge Primer Type Muzzle Velocity Muzzle Energy Group Size Nosler 200 ,429″ 1.600″ 29.3 2400 24.4 CCI 300 1870 1553 2.5 Nosler 200 ,429″ 1.600″ 29.3 H110 30.0 CCI 350 1865 1545 2.3 Speer Gold Dot 200 .429″ 1.600″ 28.5 2400 23.8 CCI 300 1850 1520 2.6 Speer Gold Dot 200 .429″ 1.600″ 28.5 H110 29.5 CCI 350 1860 1537 2.0 Hornady HP-XTP 240 .430″ 1.600″ 28.5 2400 21.0 CCI 300 1650 1451 1.8 Hornady HP-XTP 240 .430″ 1.600″ 28.5 H110 26.2 CCI 350 1675 1496 1.9 Hornady HP-XTP 240 .430″ 1.600″ 28.5 Win 296 26.0 CCI 350 1660 1469 1.2 Sierra JHP 240 .429″ 1.600″ 23.5 2400 20.0 CCI 300 1620 1399 0.8 Sierra JHP 240 .429″ 1.600″ 23.5 H110 25.0 CCI 350 1650 1451 1.9 Sierra JHP 240 .429″ 1.600″ 23.5  Win 296 25.6 CCI 350 1715 1568 1.6 Speer Gold Dot SP 240 .429″ 1.600″ 26.8 2400 21.8 CCI 300 1680 1504 2.0 Speer Gold Dot SP 240 .429″ 1.600″ 26.8 H110 27.2 CCI 350 1710 1559 2.4 Speer Gold Dot SP 240 .429″ 1.600″ 26.8 Win 296 27.8 CCI 350 1775 1679 2.0 Nosler Partition 250 .429″ 1.600″ 22.5 2400 19.2 CCI 300 1580 1386 1.2 Nosler Partition 250 .429″ 1.600″ 22.5 H110 23.6 CCI 350 1580 1386 1.5 Nosler Partition 250 .429″ 1.600″ 22.5 Win 296 24.4 CCI 350 1660 1530 1.9 Speer Mag SP 300 .429″ 1.600″ 20.8 2400 17.2 CCI 300 1405 1315 0.8 Speer Mag SP 300 .429″ 1.600″ 20.8 H110 21.5 CCI 350 1440 1382 0.9 Speer Mag SP 300 .429″ 1.600″ 20.8 Win 296 22.0 CCI 350 1495 1489 1.6 Hornady HP-XTP 300 .430″ 1.600″ 20.0 2400 16.7 CCI 300 1390 1287 2.3 Hornady HP-XTP 300 .430″ 1.600″ 20.0 H110 20.8 CCI 350 1415 1334 2.5 Hornady HP-XTP 300 .430″ 1.600″ 20.0 Win 296 21.2 CCI 350 1465 1430 2.2

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