Author Topic: 44 Special loads for Model 624 Smith (Read 889 times)

Gregory · « **on:** March 01, 2003, 03:25:04 PM »

I just traded off a Ruger Redhawk in 44 Mag for a Smith & Wesson N frame Model 624 with a 6 1/2" bbl.
If I wanted magnum loads I would have kept the Redhawk, but all the loading data for the 44 Special seems to be for light framed guns and on the very low side.
I want to load a Lyman 250 cast bullet to about 1000 fps and a 200 gr JHP to around 1100-1200 fps.
I think these MV should be attainable. Anyone have any loads to share?

ricciardelli · « **Reply #1 on:** March 01, 2003, 04:18:45 PM »

http://stevespages.com/page8c.htm

Gregory · « **Reply #2 on:** March 01, 2003, 04:30:24 PM »

Thanks Steve,
been to your pages and the loads appear on the light side. Looking for something more.

ricciardelli · « **Reply #3 on:** March 01, 2003, 05:57:58 PM »

Well, the .44 Special is the .44 Special, not the .44 Magnum. And I can assure you that there is nothing "light" about a 180 grain JHC bullet sitting on top of 15.5 grains of 2400 and a CCI-350 primer...at least not in my Bulldog...

Gregory · « **Reply #4 on:** March 02, 2003, 02:17:54 AM »

Quote from: ricciardelli

Well, the .44 Special is the .44 Special, not the .44 Magnum. And I can assure you that there is nothing "light" about a 180 grain JHC bullet sitting on top of 15.5 grains of 2400 and a CCI-350 primer...at least not in my Bulldog...

Steve
I agree that in a lighweight gun like your Bulldog that is a handful. I'm loading for an N frame Smith, and don't want a magnum, but something like what CNC is loading:
180 gr. XTP @ 1250 fps and 623 ft lb. That makes it legal for deer here in Illinois (500 ft lb min.)
http://www.cnccartridge.com/ammunition.htm
I plan to load a Nosler 200 gr JHP. Looks like 2400 would be my best powder choice with what I have in stock.