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I ran QUickload with the option set for finding loads that would get 1050 fps. You did not list OAL, so I left this value at the program default
I also ran a Power Pistol table
I ran QUickload with the option set for finding loads that would get 1050 fps. You did not list OAL, so I left this value at the program default
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Cartridge : .44 S&W Special (SAAMI)
Bullet : .430, 240, Hornady HP/XTP 44200
Useable Case Capaci: 27.101 grain H2O = 1.760 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 1.615 inch = 41.02 mm
Barrel Length : 20.0 inch = 508.0 mm
Predicted Data for Indicated Charges of the Following Powders.
Matching Muzzle Velocity: 1000 fps or 304 m/s
These calculations refer to your specified settings in QuickLOAD 'Cartridge Dimensions' window.
C A U T I O N : any load listed can result in a powder charge that falls below minimum suggested
loads or exceeds maximum suggested loads as presented in current handloading manuals. Understand
that all of the listed powders can be unsuitable for the given combination of cartridge, bullet
and gun. Actual load order can vary, depending upon lot-to-lot powder and component variations.
USE ONLY FOR COMPARISON !
13 loads produced a Loading Ratio below user-defined minimum of 33%. These powders have been skipped.
Powder type Filling/Loading Ratio Charge Charge Vel. Prop.Burnt P max P muzz B_Time
% Grains Gramm fps % psi psi ms
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Accurate 4100 50.5 13.0 0.84 1050 69.1 8920 1031 2.357
Alliant HERCO 43.5 6.8 0.44 1050 100.0 10463 786 2.274
Maxam CSB 4 42.5 6.0 0.39 1050 100.0 15555 577 2.078 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Maxam CSB 3 42.9 6.2 0.40 1050 100.0 14621 589 2.099 ! Near Maximum !
Maxam CSB 5 43.2 5.9 0.38 1050 100.0 18048 551 2.020 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Accurate No.9 41.7 11.0 0.72 1050 76.9 9369 993 2.299
Lovex D037.2 Heavy Pistol 41.2 11.0 0.72 1050 76.9 9369 993 2.299
Winchester 231 34.2 6.5 0.42 1050 100.0 13659 616 2.130 ! Near Maximum !
Maxam CSB 2 42.0 6.4 0.41 1050 100.0 13497 606 2.137 ! Near Maximum !
Norma R1 49.0 6.2 0.40 1050 100.0 18283 559 2.049 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Vihtavuori N340 40.0 6.6 0.43 1050 100.0 11784 684 2.184
Maxam CSB 1 45.1 6.6 0.43 1050 100.0 13604 604 2.123 ! Near Maximum !
Lovex S030 37.7 6.6 0.43 1050 100.0 12138 670 2.187
Vihtavuori N310 39.2 5.7 0.37 1050 100.0 19798 534 2.002 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Alliant 2400 46.8 11.1 0.72 1050 72.9 9218 1024 2.380
Vihtavuori N320 41.1 6.0 0.39 1050 100.0 15147 579 2.090 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Vihtavuori N330 38.9 6.3 0.41 1050 100.0 12768 627 2.144
Lovex S020 37.6 6.5 0.42 1050 100.0 12084 665 2.174
Lovex S035 44.7 6.9 0.45 1050 100.0 11403 707 2.198
Hodgdon H4227 64.3 14.7 0.95 1050 57.8 9042 984 2.308
Vihtavuori 3N37 38.9 7.5 0.49 1050 99.2 10379 814 2.236
Alliant POWER PISTOL 36.4 7.2 0.47 1050 92.8 9642 920 2.321
Vihtavuori N350 40.7 7.4 0.48 1050 99.4 10525 798 2.223
IMR 4227 63.4 14.5 0.94 1050 58.3 9298 977 2.298
Accurate No.2 39.0 6.5 0.42 1050 100.0 11480 718 2.225
Lovex S040 51.0 11.4 0.74 1050 73.4 9279 988 2.284
Lovex D063 56.2 14.7 0.95 1050 56.4 9444 968 2.290
Ramshot Enforcer 47.4 12.1 0.78 1050 73.3 8494 1055 2.388
Lovex D060 58.0 13.6 0.88 1050 57.8 9761 1019 2.330
Accurate 5744 56.7 13.6 0.88 1050 57.8 9761 1019 2.330
Vihtavuori N105 *C 47.0 9.2 0.60 1050 90.3 8326 985 2.329
Lovex D037.1 36.3 9.8 0.63 1050 83.3 9322 984 2.314
Accurate No.7 36.6 9.8 0.63 1050 83.3 9322 984 2.314
Alliant BLUE DOT 47.3 9.6 0.62 1050 82.6 9440 980 2.319
Vihtavuori 3N38 45.2 9.2 0.60 1050 88.0 9716 933 2.297
Vihtavuori N32C Tin Star 63.1 7.9 0.51 1050 100.0 18471 539 2.038 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Alliant BULLSEYE 34.1 5.6 0.37 1050 100.0 11386 706 2.211
IMR TrailBoss 93.9 7.9 0.51 1050 100.0 17116 554 2.057 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Vihtavuori N110 *C 59.3 12.6 0.81 1050 71.2 8241 1069 2.378
Lovex S011 36.3 6.2 0.40 1050 100.0 14261 600 2.118 ! Near Maximum !
Accurate Solo 1250 42.6 6.4 0.41 1050 100.0 13343 617 2.128 ! Near Maximum !
I also ran a Power Pistol table
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Cartridge : .44 S&W Special (SAAMI)
Bullet : .430, 240, Hornady HP/XTP 44200
Useable Case Capaci: 27.101 grain H2O = 1.760 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 1.615 inch = 41.02 mm
Barrel Length : 20.0 inch = 508.0 mm
Powder : Alliant POWER PISTOL
Step Fill. Charge Vel. Energy Pmax Pmuz Prop.Burnt B_Time
% % Grains fps ft.lbs psi psi % ms
-28.6 25 5.00 784 327 5724 582 80.6 3.109
-25.7 26 5.20 809 349 6005 612 82.0 3.014
-22.9 27 5.40 834 371 6301 643 83.3 2.926
-20.0 28 5.60 859 393 6611 674 84.6 2.843
-17.1 29 5.80 884 416 6936 705 85.8 2.765
-14.3 30 6.00 908 439 7274 736 86.9 2.691
-11.4 31 6.20 932 463 7627 767 88.0 2.622
-08.6 32 6.40 956 487 7993 797 89.1 2.557
-05.7 33 6.60 979 511 8373 828 90.1 2.495
-02.9 34 6.80 1002 535 8768 858 91.0 2.436
+00.0 35 7.00 1025 560 9176 888 91.9 2.380
+02.9 36 7.20 1048 585 9598 917 92.7 2.326
+05.7 37 7.40 1070 610 10034 946 93.5 2.276
+08.6 38 7.60 1092 636 10484 975 94.2 2.227
+11.4 39 7.80 1114 661 10948 1003 94.9 2.181
+14.3 40 8.00 1136 687 11427 1031 95.5 2.137
Results caused by ± 10% powder lot-to-lot burning rate variation using nominal charge
Data for burning rate increased by 10% relative to nominal value:
+Ba 35 7.00 1075 615 10352 913 96.8 2.212
Data for burning rate decreased by 10% relative to nominal value:
-Ba 35 7.00 966 497 8081 835 84.7 2.521
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