Jeb Stuart #65654 Posted June 24 Share Posted June 24 Just received two new 44-40 S.A. revolvers . I'll be loading 200 grain bullets, what is your favorite load for SASS? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Rick Posted June 24 Share Posted June 24 4.5-5.0 gr TiteGroup 5.0-5.5 gr Trail Boss 6.0 gr Unique 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Slim SASS #24733 Posted June 24 Share Posted June 24 A slightly compressed load of fg blackpowder. 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene, SASS # 27489 Posted June 25 Share Posted June 25 (edited) Main match ammo: 1.6cc of Olde Eynsford FFg (~25gr) topped with heaping 0.5cc of grits. Long distance: 2.2cc of Olde Eynsford FFg (~35gr). 200gr BP-lubed bullet for each. Smokeless: 6.0gr Trailboss Edited June 25 by Abilene, SASS # 27489 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chase Randall, SASS #45902 Posted June 25 Share Posted June 25 5.5 gr HP-38 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackalope Posted June 25 Share Posted June 25 A slightly compressed load of FFg or FFFg Goex. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
"Big Boston" Posted June 25 Share Posted June 25 21 minutes ago, Chief Rick said: 4.5-5.0 gr TiteGroup 5.0-5.5 gr Trail Boss 6.0 gr Unique My experience is somewhat the same. I use a LEE 429-200-RF and a Lyman 427666, I prefer the LEE and will use it again when my new mold gets made. 5.5 gr of Trail Boss will get you a shade over 700 fps in a 4 5/8" barrel, without any accuracy issues, as will 5 gr of Red Dot (new). If you have the older stuff, go up to 5.5 gr. I use a Rem 2 1/2 LP primer for both those. I found that the sweet spot for Unique was up a bit higher, around 9.5 gr. Reducing the charge didn't help and somewhere around 7 gr started to give erratic results and poor accuracy in a rifle. TiteGroup didn't work out for me, had issues with powder position that I may have been able to shake with a primer change, but switching to Red Dot gave me better results. I wouldn't have even bothered with Trail Boss, but I'm making myself a 310 tong tool bunkhouse kit and wanted to limit the powder types. so far I've got a working load for the 45 Colt, 44-40 WCF and 38 Spl. I must admit, somedays I'd cheerfully toss that 310 stuff in the trash, then the next day it all comes together and it works great. I got so frustrated that I considered buying a Harrell or a Sinclair press and giving up on the nutcrackers. I digress, my bad, just love the 44-40, it's a winner IMHO. BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cactus Whiskey, SASS #75905 Posted June 25 Share Posted June 25 after shooting 44/40 for 15 years the best i have found is 4 to4.1 grs red dot or promo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yul Lose Posted June 25 Share Posted June 25 ^^^^^great load right there. Been loading it for 10+ years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeb Stuart #65654 Posted June 25 Author Share Posted June 25 20 minutes ago, Yul Lose said: ^^^^^great load right there. Been loading it for 10+ years. Do you mean the 4.0 Reddot load? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yul Lose Posted June 25 Share Posted June 25 2 minutes ago, Jeb Stuart #65654 said: Do you mean the 4.0 Reddot load? Thanks Yes, Reddot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted June 25 Share Posted June 25 1.3cc of BlackMZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Creek Jack Posted June 25 Share Posted June 25 2 hours ago, Chief Rick said: 4.5-5.0 gr TiteGroup 5.0-5.5 gr Trail Boss 6.0 gr Unique THIS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goody, SASS #26190 Posted June 25 Share Posted June 25 4.5 Clays 5.8 HP38 or W231 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckshot Sheridan Posted June 25 Share Posted June 25 38gr of FFg 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painted Mohawk SASS 77785 Posted June 25 Share Posted June 25 6 hours ago, Buckshot Sheridan said: 38gr of FFg Hey Buckshot...Lotta' smoke there with that load 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkey Flats Jack Posted June 25 Share Posted June 25 (edited) 20 grains 1.5 Fg topped off with crushed walnut. Nice mellow recoil and plenty of smoke. Or if you wanna try that new fangled propellant 5.2 grains of wst works pretty well. Edited June 25 by Turkey Flats Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted June 25 Share Posted June 25 5.0 grains of 700X will give you 700 to 750 FPS depending on barrel length. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Dan Posted June 25 Share Posted June 25 4.5 grains of Titegroup. I now use 180 grain bullets with same powder load. Little less recoil and better accuracy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunder Creek Kid Posted June 25 Share Posted June 25 34 grains of either 2F or 3F. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Posted June 25 Share Posted June 25 Jeb, pick one, they all are from manufacturer’s loading data …. http://stevespages.com/429p_1_200.html what powder do you have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pee Wee #15785 Posted June 26 Share Posted June 26 I use 18 gr of FFFg Goex compressed then Crean of wheat filler, a felt lube wad, and either 200gr or 240 gr black powder lubed bullets. I use bullets from Springfield Slim SASS #24733. Anything shorter than 7 1/2" barrel will sting your hand if you use a full case of FFFg that's why I use the filler. For my rifles I use full case load compressed 1/8"-1/4". If out wondering the woods I carry rifle rounds in my pistol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Pony Posted June 26 Share Posted June 26 2f Schutzen with a touch of squish then a big lube bullet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Payne 13115 Posted June 26 Share Posted June 26 Bullseye is position sensitive. Just sayin'. I learned the hard way!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bull Skinner Posted June 26 Share Posted June 26 (edited) 2.2 cc of GOEX 2fg or 5.2 grains of Red Dot. That’s the GOEX LOAD in my pic on the left. Edited June 26 by Bull Skinner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Square Posted June 26 Share Posted June 26 Make BOOM and SMOKE ..........not oatmeal .............- just saying for a friend. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 5.5 Bullseye worked for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeb Stuart #65654 Posted June 27 Author Share Posted June 27 On 6/25/2021 at 3:19 PM, John Boy said: Jeb, pick one, they all are from manufacturer’s loading data …. http://stevespages.com/429p_1_200.html what powder do you have? I have all of the powders recommended in this thread plus others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugler Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 Dave, Have used 6 gr. of Unique for many years with great success! Might work for you as well..... Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeb Stuart #65654 Posted June 27 Author Share Posted June 27 1 minute ago, Bugler said: Dave, Have used 6 gr. of Unique for many years with great success! Might work for you as well..... Randy Thanks. Will we be seeing you at the Montana state shoot in a few weeks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugler Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 Not this year, I have a badly injured leg.....was moving my new gun safe in I fell backward snapping all three tendons from the top of the femur, while my left foot was snagged under the axle of the cart. The surgeon was able to surgically re-attach all three without any cadaver tissue.........all of my summer events are put on hold while I recover. Randy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeb Stuart #65654 Posted June 28 Author Share Posted June 28 On 6/27/2021 at 5:39 AM, Bugler said: Not this year, I have a badly injured leg.....was moving my new gun safe in I fell backward snapping all three tendons from the top of the femur, while my left foot was snagged under the axle of the cart. The surgeon was able to surgically re-attach all three without any cadaver tissue.........all of my summer events are put on hold while I recover. Randy Sorry to hear that. Hope you heal quickly. Jeb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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