DaisyCutter
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Last year I was given a single stage Lyman press, powder dispenser, .44 Mag dies, and hundreds of 210gr .44 JHPs.
I always wanted a .44 Mag, and wanted to reload for it.
I bought a Ruger Super Blackhawk a couple weeks ago.
I've been digesting reloading info for days now. It seems everyone cites a different "pet" powder for their reloads. The names Unique, W231, H110, 2400, etc are common. Most reloaders compare performance, accuracy, and cleanliness.
My question is whether any of the common powders offers a greater level of forgiveness than the others. Is there one which is more beginner friendly?
I've been a shooter for a couple decades. I worked in a metallurgy lab for a decade, mixing acid etchants, and using precision testing and measuring equipment.
I want to learn to reload correctly, most everything is straightforward... except powder. The choices are bewildering. I'd like to start simple, with the max safety margin. I presume a slow powder with a coarser grain and greater volume/weight ratio is preferable for a first timer?
I'm also looking for a good primer recommendation.
I always wanted a .44 Mag, and wanted to reload for it.
I bought a Ruger Super Blackhawk a couple weeks ago.
I've been digesting reloading info for days now. It seems everyone cites a different "pet" powder for their reloads. The names Unique, W231, H110, 2400, etc are common. Most reloaders compare performance, accuracy, and cleanliness.
My question is whether any of the common powders offers a greater level of forgiveness than the others. Is there one which is more beginner friendly?
I've been a shooter for a couple decades. I worked in a metallurgy lab for a decade, mixing acid etchants, and using precision testing and measuring equipment.
I want to learn to reload correctly, most everything is straightforward... except powder. The choices are bewildering. I'd like to start simple, with the max safety margin. I presume a slow powder with a coarser grain and greater volume/weight ratio is preferable for a first timer?
I'm also looking for a good primer recommendation.