Question about a Lee bullet

[lostchild]

I got a good deal on a Lee mold #429-214swc/hp.  I only have access to ww alloy and want to know how fast this bullet can be pushed. I want to use it in a 445sm for plinking or mabey deer.   Thanks in advance...lost

[Blackhawk44]

I would save it for plinking and target loads.  Short bullets don't like being pushed too fast in handguns.  Pushes them past their ability to stabilize properly.  Try Unique, HS6 and such for velocities around 900-1100fps.

[jhalcott]

I'd think you could get 1300+ with this bullet.I used a similar slug in the 44 mag for "sillywets" and had good results on chicken,pig& turkey targets. i used 2400 powder because it was handy.Of course the 445 case is a LOT bigger than the 44mag and you are on your own to find loads for it.As far as I KNOW ,It was designed for big slugs(250-300 grain)and is twisted faster than the 44.
  My Hornady book shows a 200gr hp/xtp going 1700 from an 8" DanWesson using ww680 powder.Complete reloading for the T/C contender shows a 210JHC at 2200 fps from a14"T/c using ww680 and a220 grJFPequaling that velocity with about half a grain more 680.
   Leading MAY be a problem if your lube isn't up to this kind of velocity.You could start with minimum loads for jacketed and work up to MAX loads to see what happens.Use a chronograph to see where problems start(leading ,tumbling,etc.)When you get a fall off in accuracy or to much leading ,try another powder and begin again.   jh