CAS loads with Unique in .44Mag

[thisisdonald]

Thanks boff, ill look into that. Cheers

[Saferider]

Quick question for you Donald you say the range limit for muzzle velocity is 925fps but is there a limit on the range regarding muzzle energy, or is it just 240gn head weight and max speed of 925fps ?

[thisisdonald]

Quick question for you Donald you say the range limit for muzzle velocity is 925fps but is there a limit on the range regarding muzzle energy, or is it just 240gn head weight and max speed of 925fps ?

Yes, there's a chart and for the 240gn bullet, 925fps is my limit... IIRC this equates to 400 odd fpe

[1066]

I've recently been doing some load testing in .357 to comply with low 25 yard indoor range limits. I have figures for 158gn and Unique, Bullseye and Tin Star (N32C)in 20" barrel if anyone is interested.

[mag44uk]

If its loading density that bothers you try Vectan AS.
Many GB GR shooters use it in 44.
6.0 gn will two thirds fill a case and its green.
No chance of double charges or not seeing it in the case.
AS is about the same burn rate as red dot etc.
I have used a lot of it in 44 with a home cast 200gn bullet.
Very pleasant to shoot and clean.

[thisisdonald]

If its loading density that bothers you try Vectan AS.
Many GB GR shooters use it in 44.
6.0 gn will two thirds fill a case and its green.
No chance of double charges or not seeing it in the case.
AS is about the same burn rate as red dot etc.
I have used a lot of it in 44 with a home cast 200gn bullet.
Very pleasant to shoot and clean.

Thanks for that... I'll look into it..

[chrisbaker42]

I've recently been doing some load testing in .357 to comply with low 25 yard indoor range limits. I have figures for 158gn and Unique, Bullseye and Tin Star (N32C)in 20" barrel if anyone is interested.

Interested in your load testing results as I also use both bullseye and unique at 25m but outdoors you don’t say what bullets you use but mine are copper jacketed.

[1066]

Interested in your load testing results as I also use both bullseye and unique at 25m but outdoors you don’t say what bullets you use but mine are copper jacketed.

Sorry Chris - we can't use jacketed bullets on our indoor range - The loads I've been testing were 158gn cast lead from 800 to about 1150 fps. (We have a 375 ftlb energy limit)

[verminatormjc]

Sorry Chris - we can't use jacketed bullets on our indoor range - The loads I've been testing were 158gn cast lead from 800 to about 1150 fps. (We have a 375 ftlb energy limit)

What range you go too?

[kennyc]

Interested in your load testing results as I also use both bullseye and unique at 25m but outdoors you don’t say what bullets you use but mine are copper jacketed.

jacketed or washed/plated like the H&N's ?

[chrisbaker42]

jacketed or washed/plated like the H&N's ?

Sorry my mistake, copper plated either LOS or similar whatever is available.