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January 31, 2007, 00:16
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.41 Magnum plinker load?
I know its not the most popular cartridge around but the .41 mag has long been my hands down favorite. I'd like to find a dollar friendly light load that I could use cast bullets in without having leading problems.
The two guns the load would be used in are a Ruger Blackhawk and a Marlin lever action. So, anybody got a good recipe?
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January 31, 2007, 07:08
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The .41 Mag is a SWEET cartridge..
I would prolly use cast bullets and a Charge of Unique or Red Dot to start. There are several Powders that should work well, and you may have some on hand? Try this link, and look through a Couple of your reloading Data Books.. http://www.alliantpowder.com/reloade...nd%20Revolvers
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January 31, 2007, 07:18
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Trailboss. I only have experience with .45LC, it works great for that. A friend uses it for .357 and .44 Mag target loads and loves it.
http://www.imrpowder.com/data/handgu...ss-feb2005.php This powder is good for light loads because a double charge will overflow the case. If you miss that, you shouldn't be handloading.
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January 31, 2007, 11:06
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Thanks for the info. guys!
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January 31, 2007, 13:05
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220 grain cast SWC bullet over 7.5 grains of Unique, standard large pistol primer (not Magnum), Federal or W-W case. About 900 fps in a 4" S&W M-58.
When out of cast bullets, I would shoot the older Speer 3/4 jacketed bullets that have a SWC profile.
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