Snowwolfe, Roscoe and others who may be interested,

Johan Loubser was kind enough to supply this information on using his A-5744 powder for reduced loads in the .450 Nitro x 3 1/4". I asked because I felt it would be good for deer and such sized game.

Feel free to use the data as you think best.

A-5744. 450 3-1/4" NE. Reduced loads
Thursday, October 15, 2009 8:26 AM
From:"Johan Loubser" <johan@ramshot.com>



We suggest the following.

Caliber: .450 3¼” NE (Nitro Express).
Barrel: 24”
Powder: Accurate -- 5744

Bullet weight: 350 grains
Low load: 46.0grains (1750 – 1850 Ft/p/sec)
Mid Range load: 56.0grains (2050 – 2150Ft/p/sec)
Bullet weight: 400-405 grains
Low load: 44.0grains (1600 – 1700 Ft/p/sec)
Mid Range load: 53.0grains (1850 – 1950Ft/p/sec)

NOTES:

It’ important to note that SAFETY is our prime concern therefore we strongly recommend.

1. TO ALWAYS BEGIN LOADING AT THE RECOMMENDED MINIMUM “START” LOAD and develop loads in 2% increments towards the MAXIMUM load.

2. If at all possible, measure the velocity and correlate with our data.

Regards
Johan Loubser
Ballistician
Ramshot/Accurate Powders
Tel: (406) 234 04 22 email: johan@ramshot.com
Western Powders Inc -- Miles City – Montana.

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Oops,

I forgot to add that Johan later told me that, with these loads, no wads or fillers are used. Magnum primers are not required either.

Hope this is helpful.

Thanks for the info, Dave.

Got some more A-5744 .450 3-1/4" NE. reduced load data from Johan Loubser. This time for a 480 grain bullet.

Bullet weight:   480 grains
Low load:  40.0 grains (1475 – 1575 Ft/sec)
Mid Range:  48.0 grains (1675 – 1775 Ft/sec)