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Winchester 296 for 44 mag light loads
« on: October 15, 2009, 02:46:22 PM »
I've read a few articles that said not to use 296 except at max load.  Is 296 a good powder for say 250-300gr cast at 850 to 1200 fps.  I am using the 296 to reload 410's and would like to use one powder if possible.
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Re: Winchester 296 for 44 mag light loads
« Reply #1 on: October 15, 2009, 03:22:18 PM »
At the upper limit of your velocity, yes.  If you want to go slower, move to a faster powder.  There are a lot of good ones and a pound of powder will last longer with the lighter loads.  W 296 and H-110 are the same and made to operate under a certain amount of pressure.  If not up to that pressure, you can get "squib" loads and maybe stick a bullet in the barrel.  Could have other issues with pressure spikes, ect.  Don't use a cresent wrench for a hammer, use the right tool,(powder) for the job.  DP
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Re: Winchester 296 for 44 mag light loads
« Reply #2 on: October 15, 2009, 04:00:33 PM »
My Lyman's 48th edition has loads pushing a 300 gr cast (#429650) between 982 and 1,064 fps for 296 and between 976 and 1,036 fps for H110.  Those are in the pistol section using a 4" barrel.  All of those loads are >34,000 CUP so I don't know if I'd call them low pressure rounds.  The lower pressure loads are using something like Blue Dot or IMR-4227.
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Re: Winchester 296 for 44 mag light loads
« Reply #3 on: October 15, 2009, 08:07:35 PM »
By all means, head the warnings on the labels. "Not for less than full pressure loads"! 296/110 has that warning for a reason. They do not take kindly to light loadings.

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Re: Winchester 296 for 44 mag light loads
« Reply #4 on: October 15, 2009, 11:50:20 PM »
I have put a lot of lead down range in mag revolvers with 296, and believe it when they say full power loads with a good crimp only.  Reduced loads show pressure spikes, un burned powder, poor consistancy and accuracy.  Invest the $20 it takes for the right powder.  Unique for example, is a good mid range powder.  If you use red dot in your shotgun loading, you will find it also makes a fine target load powder in big bore revolvers.

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Re: Winchester 296 for 44 mag light loads
« Reply #5 on: October 16, 2009, 01:24:27 AM »
   I agree with Larry. Give red dot a try. I have shot a lot of cast bullets with red dot. It works great.
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Re: Winchester 296 for 44 mag light loads
« Reply #6 on: October 16, 2009, 05:44:31 AM »
HS6 is what i use for reduced loads.231 or unique work with light bullets, hs6 works with all the weights i use in 45 colt and should perform well in 44 magnum.
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Re: Winchester 296 for 44 mag light loads
« Reply #7 on: October 16, 2009, 07:15:34 AM »
Thanks guys that's what I wanted to know.  I'll probably look into the red dot.  I love this site.
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Re: Winchester 296 for 44 mag light loads
« Reply #8 on: October 16, 2009, 12:56:08 PM »
Win. 296 , or H-110 is the only powder I load in heavy loads. I have tried about everything and setteled on them in everything from .357 to .500 S&W.
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