Mild Cast Loads for Rollingblock in .444?

[Dan Chamberlain]

I load 2400 for my 8mm, but a buddy wants something similar for his old Remmy in .444 that runs about 1600 fps.  I think 2400 would work...but don't know what charge the large case should use.

Any help?

Dan

[Sir Charles deMoutonBlack]

Check out ALLIANT.  My Reloaders Guide offers a load in 2400 with a 240gr lead bullet.  22grains for 1725fps.

Check this out BEFORE trying it.

I've always thought that .444 could be loaded with Black, useing traditional techniques.  Kind of a "44 BP EXPRESS"!

[Lloyd Smale]

Best check the loading maunals. I have loads that are even lighter with 2400 but i wouldnt publish them because i have no idea what the pressure are or what the ramifications of loading it lighter then published or even what kind of pressures your gun is capable of handling. Something more bulky like trail boss might be something to check into also.

[Sir Charles deMoutonBlack]

My copy of the Alliant Powder RELOADERS' GUIDE , is the 2000 version.  That is where I found the 2400 load i mentioned. 

I checked <wwwalliantpowder.com>   I only found RL7 and RL10X listed for .444 loads.

My 1973 version of the Lyman CAST BULLET HANDBOOK lists several loads with available shotgun powders, most of which acheived your target velocity.  Stan Waters' PET LOADS focussed on getting top velocities for jacketed hunting bullets, IN THE MARLIN.  No testing was done for cast bullets or lower velocity.  (His conclusion for top performance was narrowed down to one powder, 4198!)