Reloading 44 Mag Powder Question

[Dutch Henry]

Pistol powders are tough to find right now, but I have seen Alliant 2400 and IMR 4227 available on line and locally. I use both powders in .357 and .44 Magnum and they work very well.

[micro911]

I used Winchester 296 for the full power with jacketed bullets. I also loaded lead bullets in 44 Special with Winchester 231 for plinking without a problem.

[stevec223]

I have used unique with plated and coated bullets.. A great target load powder .. Shooting a 44mag at lower loadings (950-1000 fps) is a nice day at the range !!!.. Cheers...

[Che762x39]

You didn't mention what type of bullet was used, but if it was cast, it was more likely the lube and not the powder causing the smoke. You don't notice it as much outdoors.

^ best answer. It is the lube.

[Cowboy T]

Have to agree with ScotchBlade there.

One time when I was firing my Ruger 96/44 (a .44 Magnum) at my local indoor range, the guy next to me asked if I was runnin' black powder loads! Nah, just cast boolits with liquid Alox. Ran some plated bullets (Berry's), and virtually no smoke. The powder in both cases was 2400.

[wamclk430]

I use H110 for all my magnum loads.