Cast Bullets

[Gilman11]

What load data should I use for 200 grn 44 magnum? My books show only plated or lead. I'm assuming lead? Never used cast bullets before. Using Titegroup.

 

[SSL]

According to Hodgdon for a .44 Magnum 200 grain cast bullet, start with 5.0 grains of Titegroup for 878 fps and do not exceed 6.6 grains for 1,061 fps as maximum.

 

[DShortt]

I used 10 grains of Unique with a 245 grain bullet. Not the heaviest load, no slouch, either.
Shot a bunch of 'em at targets.
Can't help you with Titegroup as far as personal experience.
My Lyman cast bullet handbook lists 9.8 grains starting, 10.8 maximum for Titegroup.
As always, be cautious. With a 1 grain spread from min to max, details matter.

 

[DShortt]

 

[SSL]

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Which proves you should check any and all resources and start at the lowest listed starting weight. The shown data info is almost identical to Hodgdon's data for jacketed bullets of the same weight...that is 200 grains.

 

[DShortt]

Which proves you should check any and all resources and start at the lowest listed starting weight. The shown data info is almost identical to Hodgdon's data for jacketed bullets of the same weight...that is 200 grains.

Agreed. Tightgroup is a fast powder for the .44Mag. More a powder for semi-autos in my opinion, but if it's what you have, I get that.
My Hogdon manual shows no data for cast bullets or Titegroup. But it's an old manual.

 

[DShortt]

 

[SSL]

Agreed. Tightgroup is a fast powder for the .44Mag. More a powder for semi-autos in my opinion, but if it's what you have, I get that.
My Hogdon manual shows no data for cast bullets or Titegroup. But it's an old manual.

Check out Hodgdon online. It lists it, but I agree it is really too fast for most work. I mostly use 2400 (many pounds of it over the years!) And 296. I also use 250 to 270 grain cast bullets, so that changes things too

 

[GotRDid]

As stated above, not an ideal propellant for Jacket bullets, but with cast it could make for great plinking/target ammo.

 

[brokeasajoke]

I used 10 grains of Unique with a 245 grain bullet. Not the heaviest load, no slouch, either.
Shot a bunch of 'em at targets.
Can't help you with Titegroup as far as personal experience.
My Lyman cast bullet handbook lists 9.8 grains starting, 10.8 maximum for Titegroup.
As always, be cautious. With a 1 grain spread from min to max, details matter.

I like to keep a Lyman manual as some of their loads are we'll say less restrained. I'm not going full power for general shooting though.

 

[PhilC]

Certainly not the best powder choice for 44 mag, but if it's all you have...
Personally, I'd use the Lyman cast bullet manual #4 load data which they indicate was the most accurate load tested with the 200gr Saeco.

 

[charlie b]

If you want a lot of advice on such a topic...

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[bozo699]

Titegroup can build pressure quickly so I suggest starting low and work up slowly and watch for pressure
Wayne