Loading the 44 mag

[Lost Oki]

Need feedback.  Just got my hands on a Taurus 44 mag 8.25" barrel.  Its been 20 years since I loaded for the 44.  What are your favorite powders, bullets, and loads.  Also anyone have experience with Missouri cast bullets ?

[Savage]

I use Missouri Bullets exclusively these days. I'm happy with their product and prices. It's been a few years since I've loaded for my .44 mag. My "Go To" powders have always been Unique and H 110, using published loads for my manuals.
Savage

[kynardsj]

Unique for playing, and Unique can be for more serious stuff too, then H110 or Lilgun for the real serious stuff.

[Lost Oki]

Thanks for the info.  I already have H110 and Lil Gun for my 357mag so this makes it much easier on the pocket book.  Will have to try the Missouri cast, like to shoot, have a 20 and 80 yrd range in the back yard so I can get some practice with the new toy.  Pistol came with a scope but not sure thats what I want, have never used a scope on a pistol, always iron sights.  Thanks again.

[irold]

Most every 44 mag I've owned will shoot a 240 ball over 24 grains of W-296/H-110 well .  Maye some better than others ....I also use 18 grains of 2400 under a 240 gr Oregon Trail cast .....good load , fairly easy to control.  Any load with W-296/H-110 requires mag primers , at least thats what the manuals say. Check your manuals against the mentioned loads.....a guy can have a brain fart.....and I have lots of em 
 
good luck
 
regards irold

[fast*eddie]

I have reloaded a few hundred rounds for my oldest son .


CCI 350 mag primer
Win 296 powder
Hornaday 240 grain XTP bullets

[mdi]

I load for 5 different .44 Magnums and use a lot of Blue Dot. I also burn some Unique, 2400 and WC820 with lead bullets from 245 gr. to 265 gr. both plain based and gas checked. I don't use H110/W296 any more 'cause I don't do anymore T-Rex Killer loads and these powders have a relatively narrow  charge range. 99.5% of my loads comes from my published manuals...