Ever read the reloading chptr in Keith's 'Sixguns'?

I'm pretty sure that the science of reloading has advanced somewhat since Elmer wrote that. I enjoy the book immensely so not disrespecting him by any means, but I'm sure there are a powder or two brought out since then.
 
Certainly no bullets have come along which will be an improvement over the one Keith designed for the 44 mag, bullet number 421429. I don't think there is any powder on the market today, which will improve Keith's original full power load for the 44 mag with that bullet, 22 grains of 2400.
Some on here will say that H110, a powder that has been around for some 65 years, is an improvement, but testing will prove that 2400 is still the best.
 
H110 is a good powder in my full house 357 Mag. J bullet loads but 2400 is my tried ad true powder with cast bullet loads in my magnum handguns. H110 just doesn't have the load versatility that 2400 has,plus 2400 is much cheaper by the lb. and gives you equal or greater velocity with a lesser load and works great in cast rifle bullets loads as well.

Elmer Keith and Skeeter Skelton were men way ahead of there time as it pertains to handgun reloading and shooting. There bullets and powder choices are still the best combinations if your serious about handgun hunting and shooting. Most of the newfangled powders and bullet are just a solution looking for a problem.
 
My one & only sticking point with Sixguns is Elmer Kieth's recommended handloads for the 45 ACP or Auto Rim cartridges in the S&W 1917.

My Brazilian M1937 will never, ever be used with such stout loads.

Edit: Everything else in that bible of handgun shooting is pretty d@mn excellent reading!
 
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