Jeb Stuart #65654 Posted June 24, 2021 Posted June 24, 2021 Just received two new 44-40 S.A. revolvers . I'll be loading 200 grain bullets, what is your favorite load for SASS? Thanks
Chief Rick Posted June 24, 2021 Posted June 24, 2021 4.5-5.0 gr TiteGroup 5.0-5.5 gr Trail Boss 6.0 gr Unique
Springfield Slim SASS #24733 Posted June 24, 2021 Posted June 24, 2021 A slightly compressed load of fg blackpowder.
Abilene, SASS # 27489 Posted June 25, 2021 Posted June 25, 2021 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
"Big Boston" Posted June 25, 2021 Posted June 25, 2021 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
Cactus Whiskey, SASS #75905 Posted June 25, 2021 Posted June 25, 2021 after shooting 44/40 for 15 years the best i have found is 4 to4.1 grs red dot or promo.
Yul Lose Posted June 25, 2021 Posted June 25, 2021 ^^^^^great load right there. Been loading it for 10+ years.
Jeb Stuart #65654 Posted June 25, 2021 Author Posted June 25, 2021 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
Yul Lose Posted June 25, 2021 Posted June 25, 2021 2 minutes ago, Jeb Stuart #65654 said: Do you mean the 4.0 Reddot load? Thanks Yes, Reddot.
Silver Creek Jack Posted June 25, 2021 Posted June 25, 2021 2 hours ago, Chief Rick said: 4.5-5.0 gr TiteGroup 5.0-5.5 gr Trail Boss 6.0 gr Unique THIS!
Painted Mohawk SASS 77785 Posted June 25, 2021 Posted June 25, 2021 6 hours ago, Buckshot Sheridan said: 38gr of FFg Hey Buckshot...Lotta' smoke there with that load
Turkey Flats Jack Posted June 25, 2021 Posted June 25, 2021 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.
Sedalia Dave Posted June 25, 2021 Posted June 25, 2021 5.0 grains of 700X will give you 700 to 750 FPS depending on barrel length.
Ranger Dan Posted June 25, 2021 Posted June 25, 2021 4.5 grains of Titegroup. I now use 180 grain bullets with same powder load. Little less recoil and better accuracy.
John Boy Posted June 25, 2021 Posted June 25, 2021 Jeb, pick one, they all are from manufacturer’s loading data …. http://stevespages.com/429p_1_200.html what powder do you have?
Pee Wee #15785 Posted June 26, 2021 Posted June 26, 2021 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.
Iron Pony Posted June 26, 2021 Posted June 26, 2021 2f Schutzen with a touch of squish then a big lube bullet.
Tom Payne 13115 Posted June 26, 2021 Posted June 26, 2021 Bullseye is position sensitive. Just sayin'. I learned the hard way!!
Bull Skinner Posted June 26, 2021 Posted June 26, 2021 2.2 cc of GOEX 2fg or 5.2 grains of Red Dot. That’s the GOEX LOAD in my pic on the left.
T-Square Posted June 26, 2021 Posted June 26, 2021 Make BOOM and SMOKE ..........not oatmeal .............- just saying for a friend.
Jeb Stuart #65654 Posted June 27, 2021 Author Posted June 27, 2021 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.
Bugler Posted June 27, 2021 Posted June 27, 2021 Dave, Have used 6 gr. of Unique for many years with great success! Might work for you as well..... Randy
Jeb Stuart #65654 Posted June 27, 2021 Author Posted June 27, 2021 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?
Bugler Posted June 27, 2021 Posted June 27, 2021 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
Jeb Stuart #65654 Posted June 28, 2021 Author Posted June 28, 2021 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
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