No load data for specific bullet weight or type, what do you do?

[41 Colt]

What do you do when there isn't load data listed for a specific bullet grain and/or type? I have some Hornady 265gr JFP for .44 mag/special I can't find specific load data for.

 

[Onagoth]

I picked up some aim 9mm bullets, it was there first run for bullets and the weights were a little inconsistent, usually around 120 grains, but as high as 122.

I ended up splitting the difference between a 115 gr minimum load and a 124 grain minimum load.

What powder are you using, I can check my Lyman book.

 

[41 Colt]

What powder are you using, I can check my Lyman book.

I have Winchester Superfield, AA#5, AA#7 and IMR 800X. I also have some Universal coming next week.

 

[big dog]

I go to the next higher weight bullet and start st the lower powder weight .

 

[martinbns]

Take a guess based on similar bullets and work up slowly starting a bit lower than I might otherwise.

 

[H4831]

I am not familiar with Superfield powder, but it too, sounds like a shotgun powder. You should have slower powders for the 44 mag. More efficient, as well as much safer to work with, when you are expirementing with loads.

 

[41 Colt]

Thanks guys. I know I may not have the ideal powders but I am buying what I can find in stock. I also load for four other handgun calibers.