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I really like 4227 in the magnum and special
Sunday, April 27, 2025, 18:26

It’s not as slow burning nor as fast velocity as H110/296 but it’s consistent and very accurate, predictable. Mr Taffin liked 16.5 gr. with a 240 gr. In .44 Specials. Another grain and a half, or two will get you there in magnum cases. But you can get really respectable magnum powder if you want to walk it up higher.

Unique is also a great mid-range powder.

Lil’gun will likely give the very highest velocity powder at reasonable pressures. I’ve used it in .41 Mag a bunch so I know it would be good in .44.

I’ve gone as high as 330 gr. SSK plain base bullets in the .44. 1200-1300 was as hot as I wanted. But it shoots pretty high to the sights.

Look up John Taffin’s work on the .44 Mag. He always noted load data on his test targets. A great benefit, makes his articles and books a bonus!

My favorite .44 Mag. Sorry S&W, love you too, but the SBH is where it all started with me. This one has custom regular BH grip frame on it. Fits my girly hands better!