01 August 2003, 07:45
T/C nimrodWhat if?
i want to load for a single shot handgun, but can only find loads published that have been used in revolvers with shorter barrels - can I use this info. safely?
01 August 2003, 07:48
Bill MT/C,
Pressure limits are set on the cartridge, not the type of gun or barrel length. So if it is data for a particular cartridge, you should be OK. Always start low and work up, though....
Bill
01 August 2003, 08:18
KYODEsurely! the single shot handguns are stronger than some revolvers. some data is listed as "for ruger or thompson center only"
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01 August 2003, 09:08
T/C nimrodThe reason I'm bring this up, is The 22.7 grns. of H110 behind a 210 grn. Hornady HP/XTP is a pretty stiff load in a Contender (1850+ fps). I ran the ramp straight out of Hornady's manual, but it's listed loads are for a S&W (If I remember correctly).
01 August 2003, 14:47
T/C nimrodMSSmagnum - I don't have access to a scanner, but I will copy it and send it to ya. PM me an address. If you have the fifth edition of Hornady manual, look on page 708, 2nd load from the bottom. H110 from 19.5 grains to 22.7 grains.
Now a word of warning to everyone:
You should not go to the max load with a closed breech gun using this data.
After talking to two(2) custom barrel makers about my situation, both explained to me how pressure is built in a revolver vs. a closed breech gun such as the Contender.
01 August 2003, 17:40
KTS1Being a paper puncher I have never reached a max load with my Contender rounds I have always stopped at accurate, I have heard some say thier guns would only shoot with max loads.
Guess I'm just lucky
Wes
02 August 2003, 11:33
Lone HunterIn the same manual it list a max load for a 44 Mag Blackhawk of 24.8 gr. of H 110 with a 240 gr. bullet. Then it gives Max loads for the Contender of 25.9 gr. of H 110 with a 240 gr. bullet.
Why would it be OK to load a 44 Mag Contender to higher pressures than a revolver but not a 41 Mag Contender?
02 August 2003, 15:20
Lone HunterYES, You tend to notice when it goes BANG. I cronyed it last weekend. 25.9 gr. H110, 240 gr.bullet=1641fps out of a 10" barreled Contender.
07 August 2003, 15:45
T/C nimrodBTT - someone help me(us) out here. Why is this with the above mentioned calibers? I'm looking for an education, not a S.W.A.G., please.
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