Author Topic: 44 magnum Ruger #1  (Read 2934 times)

JeffRosen

  • Forum Member
  • **
  • Posts: 4
  • Liked:
  • Likes Given: 0
44 magnum Ruger #1
« on: November 28, 2020, 06:45:09 PM »
I have been having great fun with 240 grain factory and reload ammunition.
I understand the rifling twist is one in sixteen, and as such can shoot heavier bullets.
Lee manual #2 has various loads for jacketed to 300 grain, and lead to 350 grain.
I have limited powders (2400, Acc#7). 
Does anybody have a fullproof reload for any heavy bullets?

(If you don't want to give specifics, a powder recommendation will help.)

((By the way, I have been using large rifle primers in this 44 magnum rifle and they work.  The did NOT work in a S&W revolver.  No issues just no ignition))

alfsauve

  • Semper Vigilantes
  • Top Forum Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 7198
  • DRTV Ranger
  • Liked:
  • Likes Given: 453
Re: 44 magnum Ruger #1
« Reply #1 on: November 29, 2020, 08:08:58 AM »
Curious, John, I thought LRP were taller then LPP.  Are they flush with the head when you seat them?

<this from memory so I could be wrong>

On the flip side I use LPP with my .458SOCOM.
Will work for ammo
USAF MAC 437th MAW 1968-1972

MikeBjerum

  • Top Forum Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 10828
  • DRTV Ranger
  • Liked:
  • Likes Given: 868
Re: 44 magnum Ruger #1
« Reply #2 on: December 17, 2020, 06:05:44 PM »
I did a very quick look in one of my reference books.  The LRP is taller than the LPP, so getting flush could be an issue.  Another thing mentioned is that the rifle primer has a heavier cup, and that might be why they work in the rifle but not the revolver (not a strong enough hammer spring to ignite).
If I appear taller than other men it is because I am standing on the shoulders of others.

Rastus

  • Mindlessness Fuels Tyranny
  • Top Forum Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 6773
  • DRTV Ranger
  • Liked:
  • Likes Given: 567
Re: 44 magnum Ruger #1
« Reply #3 on: December 19, 2020, 07:00:58 PM »
I use the load below in an integrally suppressed Ruger 77/44. 

Hornady XTP 300 grn.
H110 15.5 grains
Necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom.
It is the argument of tyrants; it is the creed of slaves.
-William Pitt, British Prime-Minister (1759-1806)
                                                                                                                               Avoid subjugation, join the NRA!

Big Frank

  • NRA Benefactor Member
  • Top Forum Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 9552
  • DRTV Ranger
  • Liked:
  • Likes Given: 1073
Re: 44 magnum Ruger #1
« Reply #4 on: December 31, 2020, 12:03:47 AM »
I use the load below in an integrally suppressed Ruger 77/44. 

Hornady XTP 300 grn.
H110 15.5 grains

That sounds like a good 2-leged varmint gun. ;)
""It may be laid down as a primary position, and the basis of our system, that every Citizen who enjoys the protection of a free Government, owes not only a proportion of his property, but even his personal services to the defence of it, and consequently that the Citizens of America (with a few legal and official exceptions) from 18 to 50 Years of Age should be borne on the Militia Rolls, provided with uniform Arms, and so far accustomed to the use of them, that the Total strength of the Country might be called forth at a Short Notice on any very interesting Emergency." - George Washington. Letter to Alexander Hamilton, Friday, May 02, 1783

THE RIGHT TO BUY WEAPONS IS THE RIGHT TO BE FREE - A. E. van Vogt, The Weapon Shops of Isher

Sponsor

  • Guest
Re: 44 magnum Ruger #1
« Reply #5 on: Today at 08:37:16 PM »

Rastus

  • Mindlessness Fuels Tyranny
  • Top Forum Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 6773
  • DRTV Ranger
  • Liked:
  • Likes Given: 567
Re: 44 magnum Ruger #1
« Reply #5 on: December 31, 2020, 04:22:28 PM »
More quiet than a pellet gun....
Necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom.
It is the argument of tyrants; it is the creed of slaves.
-William Pitt, British Prime-Minister (1759-1806)
                                                                                                                               Avoid subjugation, join the NRA!

Rastus

  • Mindlessness Fuels Tyranny
  • Top Forum Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 6773
  • DRTV Ranger
  • Liked:
  • Likes Given: 567
Re: 44 magnum Ruger #1
« Reply #6 on: February 14, 2021, 08:51:44 AM »
Jeff what did you end up with for a load?

Necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom.
It is the argument of tyrants; it is the creed of slaves.
-William Pitt, British Prime-Minister (1759-1806)
                                                                                                                               Avoid subjugation, join the NRA!

JeffRosen

  • Forum Member
  • **
  • Posts: 4
  • Liked:
  • Likes Given: 0
Re: 44 magnum Ruger #1
« Reply #7 on: February 24, 2021, 11:03:07 AM »
2400 with rifle primer.  In a Ruger #1 RIFLE.
Powder is as listed in the Lee Manual using Lee dipper.
I am at the low end of the reloading spectrum.

 

SMF spam blocked by CleanTalk