Recomended Loads for .44 mag rifle

[kyonic]

Hey guys I just got my new Marlin 1894 .44 mag rifle I bought some componets and I am wondering where to start.
This is what I have
XTP 240 gr
Jacketed FP 240gr
Lead FP 240 gr
I have H110 poweder and CCI LPP

I am wondering if there is a good starting load I could use for all of these?
What would be a good OAL of the finished product?
Crimp or No Crimp?

 

[Walkalong]

http://data.hodgdon.com/cartridge_load.asp

 

[ArchAngelCD]

Look here too: http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=303660

 

[ArchAngelCD]

Sorry, double post...

 

[Ranger J]

If yolur 1894 is like mine it has an oversize bore and one of the few things it will shoot well is Hornady XTPs (size .430) and a hefty load of H110.

RJ

 

[Asherdan]

Hornady data for that 240 XTP

I just had that same question for the XTP and called up Hornady. Image is a scan they sent me from the rifle load data. They recommended the Winchester WLP primer. The Hodgdon online data ought to send you the right way too.

 

[campbell]

I'll second the suggestion for the Hodgdon's data.

Crimp or No Crimp?

Crimp. Especially in tube magazines like your Marlin. Get the best. Redding Profile Crimp die.