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hogblue
12-01-2009, 03:27 AM
Hey fellas. New to this site but not new to loading. Looking for your favorite recipes for 240 SWC in 44 mag. Both for handgun and rifle. They're for a Smith 29 and a Win 94 20" SRC.

Thanx

runfiverun
12-01-2009, 04:52 PM
10 gr 800-x
19 gr 2400
for fun and light plinking 4-5 grs titegroup.
cast of course.

TATER
12-01-2009, 06:13 PM
Of course 231, unique, AA#5 and many more I have used with great success, but I have started using the newer powders and found that 7grs. of Auto Comp gives you 886 fps. according to the manufactures data. I only mention this because I got some for my 44 Special. In my 629 with a 8 3/8 tube, this 7gr. load shoots very good. In fact, I have not found a load that shoots the 240 SWC better in my 44 mag. Not so in the Special, but I have more loads too try before I'm convinced. It's fun shooting this light accurate load in my big Smith. Good luck!

Stubert
12-03-2009, 06:07 PM
21- 22 grains of WW 296, with a magnum primer.

orrwdd
12-06-2009, 06:52 AM
19 - 20 grains Accurate #9 works for me. 19.0 is a great lighter load and work up from there until you get the velocity you want.

acemedic13
12-09-2009, 05:15 PM
+1 on the ww 296

Chuckbuster
01-04-2010, 12:09 PM
Using 7.0 grs. TRAIL BOSS for practice.

Having trouble deciding between 2400 and H110 for hunting load, both good. Decision often made by which one closest to front of shelf.