I've read in two articles and one reload manual that say xtp bullets can/may cause pressure problems. I don't have a Hornady load manual, and if I buy another manual I'll be sleeping with the dog. I'm thinking that I can use start loads for any JHP bullet but I'd like to be sure. Has anyone got Hornady's manual who'd like to share the load data?
200gr xtp loads for 44spl/44mag hand gun
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Don't know what you've read but Hornady sells 200 grain XTP ammo.
http://www.hornady.com/store/44-Mag-200-gr-XTP/
Match the data from Hodgdon.com or Alliant.com to your powder, start at minimum and load away.
http://www.hornady.com/store/44-Mag-200-gr-XTP/
Match the data from Hodgdon.com or Alliant.com to your powder, start at minimum and load away.
I would be totally confident in going with a starting load, using a different bullet of a different profile, but the same weight.
As an example, the Lyman 49th edition lists two sets of loads for the 44 Magnum using 240 gr bullets (Speer and Sierra). The bullets are both jacketed hollow point, but different profiles by the two manufacturers give a different bearing length, and a resulting difference in the amount of force to push them out of the barrel. I had a quick look at loads for the two bullets, and the difference between the two bullets with a given powder varied anywhere from 0.0 grs to 1.5 grs, both for starting and max loads.
The usual precautions about starting low, and working the load up to your preference for performance level (accuracy, power, muzzle flash ;-})... ) is worthwhile advice.....
Stan
As an example, the Lyman 49th edition lists two sets of loads for the 44 Magnum using 240 gr bullets (Speer and Sierra). The bullets are both jacketed hollow point, but different profiles by the two manufacturers give a different bearing length, and a resulting difference in the amount of force to push them out of the barrel. I had a quick look at loads for the two bullets, and the difference between the two bullets with a given powder varied anywhere from 0.0 grs to 1.5 grs, both for starting and max loads.
The usual precautions about starting low, and working the load up to your preference for performance level (accuracy, power, muzzle flash ;-})... ) is worthwhile advice.....
Stan
OldDude I had the same thoughts. The Lee load book, and one article I read, states do to the design of the XTP bullet in certain calibers and loads the bullet seats deeper and can up pressures. Bollox posting the actual Hornady loads gave me the opportunity to confirm what you're saying, about start loads, and what I was thinking. I did not think the loads would be that far off JHP loads but better safe then sorry.
Thanks for the comments everyone.
Thanks for the comments everyone.
