Erief0g
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First post. Thanks for all the help so far.
Here is what I'm working on. Multiple references have pointed me to a good starting point for my 44 load.
Shooting a Smith and Wesson 629 classic with 6.5" barrel.
RMR 240gr RNFP plated bullets.
Powder is hodgdon H-110
Primer CCI large Magnum
Working on what I thought was a fair load I started with 21.5 grains. Seated depth to center of cannelure with firm roll crimp. C.O.L 1.585
Loaded 20 for test. Plenty of bang. Shot fair.
Also loaded 20 of the same specs except 22.5 grain. Perceived recoil seemed less but I simply may have been getting warmed up. Upon review of the brass it appears I'm having some flattening if the primer. I only shot ten of the twenty.
These loads appear to be well in the safe range but obviously there are variables between depth of seat and amount of crimp that can stack some pressure.
Thoughts? Some dialogue with like minded may help in my decisions.
Attached is a photo of fired brass. Left is 21.5 gr. Middle is a factory defense round. Right is the 22.5 great.
The less perceived recoil surprised me and I like the way the load shot but don't see the need to push it. I'm probably going to load up some 22 grain and see how they do. I also just picked up some unique that I'm going to try at 9 grains.
Here is what I'm working on. Multiple references have pointed me to a good starting point for my 44 load.
Shooting a Smith and Wesson 629 classic with 6.5" barrel.
RMR 240gr RNFP plated bullets.
Powder is hodgdon H-110
Primer CCI large Magnum
Working on what I thought was a fair load I started with 21.5 grains. Seated depth to center of cannelure with firm roll crimp. C.O.L 1.585
Loaded 20 for test. Plenty of bang. Shot fair.
Also loaded 20 of the same specs except 22.5 grain. Perceived recoil seemed less but I simply may have been getting warmed up. Upon review of the brass it appears I'm having some flattening if the primer. I only shot ten of the twenty.
These loads appear to be well in the safe range but obviously there are variables between depth of seat and amount of crimp that can stack some pressure.
Thoughts? Some dialogue with like minded may help in my decisions.
Attached is a photo of fired brass. Left is 21.5 gr. Middle is a factory defense round. Right is the 22.5 great.
The less perceived recoil surprised me and I like the way the load shot but don't see the need to push it. I'm probably going to load up some 22 grain and see how they do. I also just picked up some unique that I'm going to try at 9 grains.