44 magnum suggestion for single shot rifle - The Firearms Forum

Helix_FR · 10-05-2009, 03:53 PM

Just a suggestion thread but what do you suggest in 44 magnum for a Single shot handi rifle. I'm looking for ammo that has slower burning powder for optimization of the longer barrel.

woolleyworm · 10-05-2009, 04:39 PM

Are you looking for a factory load, or hand load data?

I don't reload 44mag myself, so I couldn't give you any info there. Hornaday's new LEVERevolution ammo may be a good reference point, even though you're only shooting a single shot; I've seen good groups with it at the range.

Popgunner · 10-05-2009, 05:11 PM

I've read that Winchester loads all their 44 mag loads with their W-296 powder. That's the powder I've gotten the highest velocity with my model 94 carbine and also the fastest for my 5" revolver when I've re-loaded heavier re-loads.

Oneida Steve · 10-05-2009, 06:07 PM

+1 on the Hornady ammo. Pricey, but great stuff.

Popgunner · 10-05-2009, 06:37 PM

Video on the Lever revolution ammo. They do sell it in 44 mag.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTZ8UKuyfyo

gdmoody · 10-05-2009, 07:35 PM

I don't have a Handi Rifle in .44 Magnum but I do have one in .45 Colt. I load .44 Mag for my Ruger Carbine, the barrel is probably 4 inches shorter than the Handi Rifle.

I use 22 grains of H110 powder behind a 240 grain plated slug (Berry's Bullets) which is supposed to get you close to 1600 fps. This load is a mid level load out of the Hornady #7 manual. It seems to burn clean and is accurate out to 100 yards.

The Lyman #49 manual shows the same slug and 22.5 grains of H110 giving you about 1700 fps, they show it as the minimum load and 23.5 giving you 1765 fps.

Helix_FR · 10-06-2009, 11:33 AM

Thanks Guys. I was looking for loaded ammo but I'm gonna take note on the reload data you all sent. I don't reload 44magnum b/c I just don't get out enough and shoot it. I just was noticing that using standard 44 mag ammo that my distance was not all that impressive I know its not a 100yd round but I was looking for something a little slower burning.

Popgunner · 10-06-2009, 07:03 PM

The Leverevolution ammo is factory loaded with what's called a duplex powder load. They put in a faster powder to get quick pressure build & they also put slow powder to maintain the pressure down the barrel. We as handloaders don't or shouldn't play around with duplex loads. We can't duplicate the Hornady Leverevolution stuff. Reviews on it are superb for trajectory & accuracy. $22 a box for 30-30. The soft sharp tips make it safe for tube mags & help the trajectory.

10-05-2009, 03:53 PM	#1
Helix_FR TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 3,625	44 magnum suggestion for single shot rifle Just a suggestion thread but what do you suggest in 44 magnum for a Single shot handi rifle. I'm looking for ammo that has slower burning powder for optimization of the longer barrel. -->

10-05-2009, 04:39 PM	#2
woolleyworm TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SW Fort Worth Contributor Posts: 4,883	Re: 44 magnum suggestion for single shot rifle Are you looking for a factory load, or hand load data? I don't reload 44mag myself, so I couldn't give you any info there. Hornaday's new LEVERevolution ammo may be a good reference point, even though you're only shooting a single shot; I've seen good groups with it at the range. __________________ . What are you gonna do, talk the alien to death? -- (on Sigourney Weaver's worry about Guns in Aliens) "Safety is something that happens between your ears, not something you hold in your hands." "I carry a small gun to compensate for my huge Blue press." .

10-05-2009, 05:11 PM	#3
Popgunner Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Contributor Posts: 1,764	Re: 44 magnum suggestion for single shot rifle I've read that Winchester loads all their 44 mag loads with their W-296 powder. That's the powder I've gotten the highest velocity with my model 94 carbine and also the fastest for my 5" revolver when I've re-loaded heavier re-loads.

10-05-2009, 06:37 PM	#5
Popgunner Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Contributor Posts: 1,764	Re: 44 magnum suggestion for single shot rifle Video on the Lever revolution ammo. They do sell it in 44 mag. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTZ8UKuyfyo

10-05-2009, 07:35 PM	#6
gdmoody Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northeast Georgia Contributor Posts: 6,334	Re: 44 magnum suggestion for single shot rifle I don't have a Handi Rifle in .44 Magnum but I do have one in .45 Colt. I load .44 Mag for my Ruger Carbine, the barrel is probably 4 inches shorter than the Handi Rifle. I use 22 grains of H110 powder behind a 240 grain plated slug (Berry's Bullets) which is supposed to get you close to 1600 fps. This load is a mid level load out of the Hornady #7 manual. It seems to burn clean and is accurate out to 100 yards. The Lyman #49 manual shows the same slug and 22.5 grains of H110 giving you about 1700 fps, they show it as the minimum load and 23.5 giving you 1765 fps. __________________ NRA Endowment Member GeorgiaCarry.Org Member Retired US Army Postal Worker Personally, I carry a gun because I'm too young to die and too old to take an ass whoopin'.....author unknown (but obviously brilliant)

10-05-2009, 06:07 PM	#4
Oneida Steve Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 1,028	Re: 44 magnum suggestion for single shot rifle +1 on the Hornady ammo. Pricey, but great stuff.

10-06-2009, 11:33 AM	#7
Helix_FR TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 3,625	Re: 44 magnum suggestion for single shot rifle Thanks Guys. I was looking for loaded ammo but I'm gonna take note on the reload data you all sent. I don't reload 44magnum b/c I just don't get out enough and shoot it. I just was noticing that using standard 44 mag ammo that my distance was not all that impressive I know its not a 100yd round but I was looking for something a little slower burning.

10-06-2009, 07:03 PM	#8
Popgunner Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Contributor Posts: 1,764	Re: 44 magnum suggestion for single shot rifle The Leverevolution ammo is factory loaded with what's called a duplex powder load. They put in a faster powder to get quick pressure build & they also put slow powder to maintain the pressure down the barrel. We as handloaders don't or shouldn't play around with duplex loads. We can't duplicate the Hornady Leverevolution stuff. Reviews on it are superb for trajectory & accuracy. $22 a box for 30-30. The soft sharp tips make it safe for tube mags & help the trajectory.