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.44 255 gr loads

Posted By: tyler.woodard04

.44 255 gr loads - 07/18/2011 11:39 PM

Ive got some 255 non gas check bullets coming. what powder/powders should I start with. not looking for a super fast load but one that will get the job done on whitetails. I have H110, IMR 4227 and Red dot right now. but could come up with others if needed.

thanks guys
Posted By: wvhitman

Re: .44 255 gr loads - 07/19/2011 3:08 AM

For 35+ years I've used 24.0 gr. WW296 (same as H110) under 240-250 gr. bullets. I've killed a bunch of deer, a bigger bunch of groundhogs, and a few bears with cast 250 gr. non gaschecked bullets. They work great on all angle shots.
Posted By: pab1

Re: .44 255 gr loads - 07/19/2011 3:22 AM

This load with 255 gr Cast Performance Bullets is very accurate in my 7.5" SBH w/2X Burris scope. This load is safe in my gun, may not be in yours. Start at the minimum listed charge and work up.

Posted By: tyler.woodard04

Re: .44 255 gr loads - 07/19/2011 10:46 AM

cast performance is what I have coming the WFN. might have to try the H110 then thanks
Posted By: Whitworth

Re: .44 255 gr loads - 07/19/2011 12:48 PM

 Originally Posted By: pab1
This load with 255 gr Cast Performance Bullets is very accurate in my 7.5" SBH w/2X Burris scope. This load is safe in my gun, may not be in yours. Start at the minimum listed charge and work up.



Nice shooting!!
Posted By: pab1

Re: .44 255 gr loads - 07/19/2011 8:47 PM

Thanks Whitworth! That is the most accurate revolver I own. I had SSK do a trigger job and add a TSOB mount, other than that its stock. It really likes that bullet/load. It does not shoot groups like that every time out, but thats usually due to a loose screw behind the grip.
Posted By: Dave Tarbell

Re: .44 255 gr loads - 07/19/2011 9:28 PM

Thats a great shooting gun,congratulations,its nice to own something like that ,good shooting.
Posted By: dan480man

Re: .44 255 gr loads - 07/24/2011 5:16 AM

One of my favorite "walking around" loads, is 21.5-22gr of IMR4227 under a 250-255gr.
No special, but no ball-buster either. Probably....1100fps? from a 4" 629. Real controlable.
Shoots through both shoulders of a whitetail.
Posted By: tyler.woodard04

Re: .44 255 gr loads - 07/24/2011 11:28 AM

put together a few with Cast performance plain base 255 WFN and 19Gr of H110. start there and see what happens
Posted By: Muddy

Re: .44 255 gr loads - 07/24/2011 3:41 PM

 Originally Posted By: tyler.woodard04
put together a few with Cast performance plain base 255 WFN and 19Gr of unique. start there and see what happens


I hope that was a "typo". Did you mean NINE grains?
Posted By: jwp475

Re: .44 255 gr loads - 07/24/2011 4:04 PM

 Originally Posted By: lcrogers
For 35+ years I've used 24.0 gr. WW296 (same as H110) under 240-250 gr. bullets. I've killed a bunch of deer, a bigger bunch of groundhogs, and a few bears with cast 250 gr. non gaschecked bullets. They work great on all angle shots.



An excellent load IMHO & Experience
Posted By: johnwilliams

Re: .44 255 gr loads - 07/24/2011 4:33 PM

I was wondering about the 19 gr. of Unique also, because with the .500 S & W 17 grs is the max load under a 440 gr bullet
Posted By: Racer X

Re: .44 255 gr loads - 07/25/2011 12:45 AM

I hope the 19 grains was a typo.

If you load 19 grain of Unique, you wll blow up yout gun, you and anyone standing in your vacinity.
Posted By: tyler.woodard04

Re: .44 255 gr loads - 07/25/2011 9:40 AM

you are correct, H110 sorry had unique sitting on the bench for the 45 when I was typing
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