44 Special

[donjose]

Would like to get some good stout load's for hunting with my 44 Special using 250 gr Boolits, have some unique on hand and some 2400.
Any body have any ?

Thank You
Jason

[shoot-n-lead]

I use the "Skeeter" load of 7.5grs of Unique...it works mighty well behind a 429421... chrono'd average of 950fps. I haven't shot a deer with it yet, that it didn't kill quickly.

I have 6,44special handguns, and this is the only load that I use for all of them.

[donjose]

You think that load would also work in hogs ?

[mart]

Ought to work fine on hogs.

[Petrol & Powder]

I use the "Skeeter" load of 7.5grs of Unique...it works mighty well behind a 429421... chrono'd average of 950fps. I haven't shot a deer with it yet, that it didn't kill quickly.

I have 6,44special handguns, and this is the only load that I use for all of them.

A well proven load.
I duplicate it with 8.1 grains of Unique in 44 magnum cases and the RCBS 250 SWC which is a near clone (not an exact copy but close) of the 429421.
Cast it with 20:1 and look no further.

[Larry Gibson]

I've shot a couple deer with Skeeter's load (7.5 gr under the 429421) from a 4" M28 S&W I had converted some years ago. Worked fine and will work fine on hogs. Just don't expect a DRT unless the central nervous system is hit solidly.

Larry Gibson

[shoot-n-lead]

I've shot a couple deer with Skeeter's load (7.5 gr under the 429421) from a 4" M28 S&W I had converted some years ago. Worked fine and will work fine on hogs. Just don't expect a DRT unless the central nervous system is hit solidly.

Larry Gibson

I normally put it through the shoulders of deer...they don't go far. However, I have never shot a hog with it.

[hicard]

What kind of firearm are you using? 12-13 grs of 2400 with a 250 gr boolit should get you where you want to be. I can't quote a velocity w/o knowing the barrel length.

[chsparkman]

What kind of firearm are you using? 12-13 grs of 2400 with a 250 gr boolit should get you where you want to be. I can't quote a velocity w/o knowing the barrel length.

13 hrs of 2400 w/ same boolit is my favorite load in 44 Sp.

[donjose]

what kind of firearm are you using? 12-13 grs of 2400 with a 250 gr boolit should get you where you want to be. I can't quote a velocity w/o knowing the barrel length.

s&w 329pd

[Thumbcocker]

8.0 of power pistol gets Skeeter load velocity with lower pressures. Shoots good in multiple .44 specials for me.

[runfiverun]

my skeeter load is a little less unique, .3grs less.
that ruger medallion will still tear the skin off my thumb after a bit if I don't Band-Aid it.
it's a good enough load to kill steers and hogs for butchering without any drama.

[WALLNUTT]

13.5 gr of 2400 if that's what you have. My favorite though is 9.5gr of HS6.I have a new Flattop though so wouldn't recommend these in any older/weaker guns or a CA Bulldog.

[bluelund79]

Mine is 13.2gr of 2400. Using that in a 7.5" Ruger Super Blackhawk and a Smith M69. Going to try the smaller Unique load and the Power Pistol load when I get back from traveling. Thanks for those

[Dutch4122]

8.0 of power pistol gets Skeeter load velocity with lower pressures. Shoots good in multiple .44 specials for me.

Ditto. Shoots better than anything else in both my 6.5 inch and 4 inch .44 Specials. Look no further with a 250-265 grain SWC.

[white eagle]

just another face in the croud
7.5 gr unique and a 250 gr. Slovenia Sleigh

[Paul105]

Lots of good info here -- Brian Pearce article:

http://www.goodrichfamilyassoc.org/4...%20Special.pdf

[376Steyr]

The above loads are for sturdy S&Ws, Rugers, and Colts. You aren't planning on using a Charter Arms Bulldog, are you?

[OBXPilgrim]

The above loads are for sturdy S&Ws, Rugers, and Colts. You aren't planning on using a Charter Arms Bulldog, are you?

Ouch!!

[pmer]

Hey guys, has anyone tried trimming down 44 mag brass to fit in the 44 Special? Just wondering because I have 44 mag brass and nothing chambered for 44 mag. Got an old S&W hand ejector chambered for the special.