Hondo44
Hawkeye
For safest reloading to avoid concerns and eliminate doubts:
If you want reduced 44 magnum loads only use 44 mag data for light loads, period.
If you want even milder loads, switch to 44 Special cases and loads.
Tip: for light loads use a bulky powder to better fill cases. Trail Boss powder is made specific for this purpose for cowboy action shooters who prefer low recoil. Buy their loading manual.
Tip #2: steer clear of Bullseye powder, especially for light loads for two reasons:
1. It's a fast burning (high pressure) powder and therefore a very small volume powder which makes it more difficult to recognize a double charge when reloading, especially in a large case like 44 cases.
2. Small loads will spread out along the bottom side of the case when in the chamber. So instead of ignition and controlled combustion the result is detonation when the full surface of the powder ignites at once. This can be more destructive than an overload.
For those two reasons Bullseye loads especially light Bullseye loads are associated with more mishaps than other powders.
If you want reduced 44 magnum loads only use 44 mag data for light loads, period.
If you want even milder loads, switch to 44 Special cases and loads.
Tip: for light loads use a bulky powder to better fill cases. Trail Boss powder is made specific for this purpose for cowboy action shooters who prefer low recoil. Buy their loading manual.
Tip #2: steer clear of Bullseye powder, especially for light loads for two reasons:
1. It's a fast burning (high pressure) powder and therefore a very small volume powder which makes it more difficult to recognize a double charge when reloading, especially in a large case like 44 cases.
2. Small loads will spread out along the bottom side of the case when in the chamber. So instead of ignition and controlled combustion the result is detonation when the full surface of the powder ignites at once. This can be more destructive than an overload.
For those two reasons Bullseye loads especially light Bullseye loads are associated with more mishaps than other powders.
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