Win 231 in .44Mag

Any fast burning pistol power can be measured to make tinker bell target loads. Just watch your primers crush and groupings. They'll show you when enough is enough or not enough. Since I cast bullets for all (correction) nearly all the calibers I own. I discovered long ago not to use non-gas check bullets. When applying my {above} charging technique. I must tell you my 44 is a Ruger Redhawk model. Much stronger than any Smith.
 
check your forcing cone for laminated layers of copper plating. i couldnt get plated bullets to work in 44mag.. or special for that matter. xtreme makes some great hard cast lead bullets too. and yes, win231 is a great choice for downloadi g 44mag imho.
 
Win 231 seems way too fast for .44 loads unless you just loading plinking loads. Then why have a .44 mag ??????????? hdbiker
 
1100 fps is about max for w231. it comes up to pressure fast and doesnt hold it for very long. in a big heavy revolver, i agree its a bit pointless. in a backpacker 44mag (s&w model 69) its a good option.
 
Then why have a .44 mag ??????????? hdbiker
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Well, simply because some of us don't want to shoot 1500fps loads for plinking ;) . No point. One of the great things about reloading is you can develop good accurate loads at the velocity that suits you in the cartridge you want to shoot. I prefer 1100fps and below loads for all of the calibers I shoot. No need to tear up your elbows/wrists just to target shoot and be da' he-man, so to speak, on the range... and these subsonic loads are good for self defense too.
 
I too use my Ruger SuperBlackhawk just for plinking. I shoot 240 gr. LSWC's over 5.7 gr. of HP-38 or W231 (have jugs of both) in .44 Mag cases and it shoots like a lazer from my Ruger. It has recoil like a .38, and puts nice, big holes in paper or dings steel with authority. Downloaded .44 Mag loads are a pleasure to shoot. Let us know what you decide, and how you like them.

I also use Starline cases, and with these loads I think they may last forever.

Win 231 is a super versatile handgun powder I use in 9mm, .38, .44 and .45ACP loads. Nice to have one powder for all my handgun needs!
 
I have very good results with W231/HP38, Bayou Bullet Hi-Tek coated 240 Elmer Keith Wadcutters (.432 dia) loaded from 7.5 to 7.7 grains. 7.5 grain runs around 950fps and 7.7 is just shy of 1000fps.

Excellent accuracy for my skill level (2" or less groups at 15 yards) with a good burn. Recoil is light but noticeable coming out of my 7.5" Ruger SRH.

I have shot literally thousands of them through the gun and they run great. Between that and 7.7 grains of Unique I don't usually shoot anything else.
 
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