Light loads for 180 gr hardcast 44 mag bullets

[hot chili powder]

Looking for load data for 180 gr hard cast lead bullets for my 44 mag Vaquero with 3 3\4" barrel. Have been shooting 240 gr HC lead but gun shoots very high @ 25 yds......lighter bullets, faster speed, lower POI.....but need mild to " mouse" loads for this little blaster....anyone got any to share? I use TiteGroup and Unique mostly.

 

[Legionnaire]

I don't have any specific load recommendation, but I'm a huge fan of Trail Boss for light-shooting .44s.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

With Titegroup you can get data on the Hodgdon Load Data Site.
http://www.hodgdonreloading.com/data/pistol
You can use .44 Special data for really lite loads.

Data for Unique is available on the Alliant site.
http://www.alliantpowder.com/reloaders/default.aspx

Good luck.

 

[RecoilRob]

You might find better performance with a softer bullet rather than hard-cast. Most HC are designed for very high speeds where leading can occur but at low pressures they don't obturate well and can both lead along with show spotty accuracy. At low velocities you really don't want a hard bullet as the softer ones will upset and fill the bore much better and usually shoot more accurately to boot.