Do any members here have load data for .44 special BP or Pyrodex or 777. I have an antique colt SAA with gen 2 smokeless cylinder, but the frame and barrel are BP only so Im looking for data to make some loads safe too shoot and easy on the gun.
so 777 FFg or 777 FFFg? And do I have to reduce the load somehow or will the same case volume as black powder be safe in my antique? I would rather use 777 than BP or pyrodex because its easier to clean and I dont have to use BP lubed bullets.
Thanks for the help guys, pardon my reloading newbie questions. so if I use a 200 grn bullet with 25 grains of 777 2fg I get approx 900fps vs less than 800 fps with a 240 grain bullet and 20 grains of 777 2fg. Does this mean the 240 grain load will produce less pressure and be safer in my gun (and less recoil) due to the lower powder charge with the large bullet taking up more space in the casing?
both loads will do about the same pressure wise
id stay away from 777 as it pressure spikes big time id just use the real stuff or atleast some proydex if you dont feel like ordering BP
I have 2f BP just dont feel like gunking up a beautiful antique gun if I can help it
I have 2f BP just dont feel like gunking up a beautiful antique gun if I can help it
Given two loads using the same powder charge, one load with a heavier bullet and one with a lighter bullet, and everything else being equal: The load with the heavier bullet will generate more pressure every time. It's a very basic concept in handloading and one that a reloader should thoroughly understand.
Look at any reloading manual and notice that the max powder charges for the same powder invariably get smaller as the bullets gets heavier.
Im concerned about missing some hard to reach spots and rusting the old girl. Kinda like why I dont shoot corrosive in my m1a super match
Im concerned about missing some hard to reach spots and rusting the old girl. Kinda like why I dont shoot corrosive in my m1a super match