light load for S & W 41 mag.

[2023Mar]

In process of obtaining a s&w m58 in 41mag. In addition to the loads in lyman, does any one have a light load with a 215 gr. swc bullet they like. thanks

 

[Hoser]

I use Titegroup and Starline 41 Special brass for all my plinking ammo.

My model 58 has fixed sights so plinking ammo is a no-go for me with that pistol because it does not hit POA/POI.

 

[Kittitas George]

I shot a 200 gr. Keith bullet and about 16 gr (maybe more) of 2400 in my S&W 41 Mag. This was my load for many years. I loaded some 210 gr, the difference in recoil was significant. The powder amount was very close to the same, but 5% more bullet weight really added to the recoil. The only 44 I've ever shot was a Freedom Arms 44 Cas., too much for me! The 41 Mag using 200 gr. bullets was enjoyable and fun. I tried a Marlin rifle in 41 Mag. but the feeding problems ended my ownership. I wanted to carry it on horse back, when in real bear country (Montana), but it was not dependable. Maybe me, maybe the gun??

 

[WV Hitman]

My Taurus Raging Bull is a pussycat compared to my .454, .475 Linebaugh, .500 Mags. I've used 21.5 gr. WW296 for 40+ years. Just killed a crop damage doe at 59 yds. with a Speer 200 gr. half jacket HP. 210 gr. cast SWCs shoot great with 20.5 gr. WW296. Look in Hodgens yearly manual for light loads for these bullets. Unique always works well for all my light loads in larger revolvers.

 

[DHD]

While I no longer have a 41 Magnum, I do shoot 44 Spl, 44 Magnum, 45 Colt, and 454 (smaller stuff too). I have found HS-6 to be perfect for me in lighter loads using heavier for caliber LFN bullets. Maybe a better description would be medium loads at 900 to 1050 fps. I have found it an easy powder to find good loads and when your cases come out of the cylinder relatively clean, accuracy is usually good too.

You can go lower or a little higher, but HS-6 shines in the medium range. No drama such as muzzle pointing towards the shy, or flames threatening to set forest fires. It is the fastest powder I use in the above mentioned calibers and I probably use it the most with AA9 next. H110 is reserved for rock crushing/drama hot loads.

 

[bobke]

Shot a lot of 220gr NEI SWC’s with 12.0gr old recipe Blue Dot for about 1050fps. Very accurate in 5.5” Redhawk and several other 41’s. My favorite caliber, though no longer shooting much revolver these days.