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44 Special +P, all bullet weights
Bullet	Powder Weight	Powder	Velocity	OAL	Primer	Source
215gr LSWC	11.0 gr	Herco	1,180 fps	1.565"	Win LP	guest
215gr LSWC	USE ONLY IN LARGE FRAME, POST-WAR REVOLVERS! THis load is based somewhat on the 11.2/Unique/250 load once touted by Elmer Keith. Velocity is estimated, but with high confidence. I wanted to use a 240SWC but had none. The 215SWC (VERY short nose)was a workable substitute. Accuracy (2"/5shots/50y) AND recoil are such that I’m hesitant to change anything. This load was shot from a nearly-new S&W M624. No pressure signs, but this is as heavy as I’M incloned to go. Even if I COULD increase the powder charge by .5 to 1.0 grains, I doubt it’ll kill whitetail dear any "deader". Email author: Kosh75287 See all of Kosh75287's loads
240gr LSWC	10.3 gr	Alliant Blue Dot	920 fps		Win LP	guest
240gr LSWC	This load was taken from the Alliant guide. However, it seems to shoot better about 1 gr higher. Probably not good for most 44 specials, fine for the 629’s. Sincerely, David Smith Email author: n7rfg See all of n7rfg's loads
240gr LSWC	13.5 gr	New imr4227	947 fps		CCI SP	guest
240gr LSWC	Hogden did not discontinue h4227 powder. They have repackaged the powder under the imr4227 lable. Check to make sure that the powder was manufactured in Australia. This is identical to the old h4227. Excellent load in 7.5 inch barrel. It is the only powder on the market that will launch a 240 gr. bullet at 900 ft/sec and still be at the pressure limits of the 44 special. You can actually load this up about 1.5 grs higher in the 44 special if shooting from 629. Very accurate. Email author: n7rfg See all of n7rfg's loads
250gr LSWC	7.5 gr	Unique	950 fps	1.59"	WLP	Admin
250gr LSWC	This is generally known as Skeeter Skeltons load. It’s above typical 44 Special loads but not in Elmer Keiths pressure range. Email author: johnk See all of johnk's loads
250gr LSWC	17.5 gr	2400	1,140 fps	1.59"	WLP	Admin
250gr LSWC	Elmer Keiths famous load, 27,000 PSI according to Speer. The velocity was measured from a 6" M29-2. This should not be used in medium or small frame 44 Special revolvers. http://www.handloads.com/articles/44SpecialHeavyLoads.asp Email author: johnk See all of johnk's loads
250gr LSWC	20.0 gr	H110	1,148 fps	1.59"	WLP	Admin
250gr LSWC	High pressure 44 Special load, should be near 27,000 PSI and should not be fired in medium or small frame 44 Specials. Velocity is from a 6" M29. http://www.handloads.com/articles/44SpecialHeavyLoads.asp Email author: johnk See all of johnk's loads
250gr LSWC	18.0 gr	H110	1,000 fps	1.59"	WLP	Admin
250gr LSWC	Velocity from a 6" M29, not a terribly accurate load, I belive the pressure is to low for H110 to burn optimally. http://www.handloads.com/articles/44SpecialHeavyLoads.asp Email author: johnk See all of johnk's loads
250gr LSWC	19.0 gr	Lil’Gun	1,200 fps	1.59"	WLP	Admin
250gr LSWC	High pressure 44 Special load, should be near or above 27,000 PSI and should not be fired in medium or small frame 44 Specials. Velocity is from a 6" M29. http://www.handloads.com/articles/44SpecialHeavyLoads.asp Email author: johnk See all of johnk's loads
250gr LSWC	16.0 gr	Lil’Gun	1,032 fps	1.59"	WLP	Admin
250gr LSWC	Velocity was measured from a 6" M29, appears to be a fairly low pressure load. This was extremely consistant in my M29 with an extreme spread of 25 fps and a standard dev of 9 fps. http://www.handloads.com/articles/44SpecialHeavyLoads.asp Email author: johnk See all of johnk's loads
250gr LSWC	8.5 gr	Unique	1,058 fps			Admin
250gr LSWC	Velocity from a 5.5" barrel, source Handloader #228. Recommended only for postwar Colt, S&W or Ruger revolvers.
250gr LSWC	8.0 gr	Power Pistol	998 fps			Admin
250gr LSWC	Velocity from a 4.75" barrel, source Handloader #228. Recommended only for postwar Colt, S&W or Ruger revolvers.
250gr LSWC	8.0 gr	Universal Clays	1,033 fps			Admin
250gr LSWC	Velocity from a 4.25" barrel, source Handloader #228. Recommended only for postwar Colt, S&W or Ruger revolvers.
250gr LSWC	17.5 gr	2400	1,200 fps		LP	guest
250gr LSWC	elmer’s favorite load.speer pressure tested this recently to be 27000psi. bullet is lyman 429421 Email author: wheezengeezer See all of wheezengeezer's loads
250gr JHP	15.5 gr	Alliant 2400	1,120 fps	1500"	Fed LP	guest
250gr JHP	17.5 gr.is Elmer’s load that in my opinion is MAX for 44 +p+ load. My load is 20% down from that load, it remains a hand full, but not objectional to fire. Watch out for the cylinder and muzzle flash if firing at dusk, or near night conditions. This should prove to be a nice hawg Load. I fired it from a near new 629-6 N frame Smith & Wesson 4 inch Mountain Gun......Happy shooting Don Avant Email author: wing1977 See all of wing1977's loads
250gr LSWC	15.0 gr	2400	Unknown	1.650"	Fed LP	guest
250gr LSWC	Ruger Blackhawk re-chambered to .44 special. Accurate load. No pressure signs. Email author: n320aw See all of n320aw's loads
250gr LSWC	8.5 gr	Unique	Unknown	1.650"	Fed LP	guest
250gr LSWC	Good load in custom Ruger Blackhawk .44 special. No signs of excess pressure. Email author: n320aw See all of n320aw's loads
250gr LSWC	8.5 gr	Allient Power Pistol	1,075 fps	1.640"	Fed LP	guest
250gr LSWC	Excellent load. Extreme Spread: 21.55 Standard Deviation: 8.60 For the velocity, a very mild recoiling load. Email author: n320aw See all of n320aw's loads
250gr LSWC	18.0 gr	H-110	1,147 fps	1.640"	Fed LP	guest
250gr LSWC	Loads appear to group vertically. This load is approximately 2.0 grains less than maximum. No pressure signs. Extreme Spread: 68.96 Standard Deviation: 22.20 Email author: n320aw See all of n320aw's loads
250gr LSWC	16.0 gr	Lil Gun	1,201 fps		Win LP	guest
250gr LSWC	A nice load fairly equivalent to and Elmer Keith load. In my experience with my lot of Lil Gun, the powder behaves a lot closer to 2400 than H110. I tried 18.0 grains with the 250 grain SWC hard cast Keith bullet and had 10% split cases. This 16.0 load had an SD of 24 and shot under 2.5" offhand at 25 yards. Cases fell out nicely with no other pressure signs. Email author: kuduking See all of kuduking's loads
250gr LSWC	18.0 gr	H110	1,147 fps	1.565"	Fed LP	guest
250gr LSWC	Ruger Blackhawk 4 5/6 bbl. Pretty fair accuracy. Relatively pleasant to shoot although this is my max load for H110. Admin Note: We suggest only using this in large frame 44 Specials. Email author: n320AW See all of n320AW's loads
250gr LSWC	15.5 gr	2400	1,183 fps	1.565"	Fed LP	guest
250gr LSWC	Ruger Blackhawk 4 5/8 bbl. Slightly below Keiths famous load of 17.5 grains. No pressure signs at all. Fair accuracy. Admin Note: We suggest only using this in large frame 44 Specials. Email author: n320AW See all of n320AW's loads
250gr LSWC	8.0 gr	Power Pistol	1,016 fps	1.565"	Fed LP	guest
250gr LSWC	Ruger Blackhawk 4 5/8 bbl. One of my favorite loads. Good accuracy. Power Pistol has always been a great shooter in the 44 Special +P. Email author: n320AW See all of n320AW's loads
250gr LSWC	11.0 gr	Blue Dot	1,023 fps	1.565"	Fed LP	guest
250gr LSWC	Ruger Blackhawk 4 5/8 bbl. Nice load with low pressure. Needs work on accuracy. SD: 21.65 Email author: n320AW See all of n320AW's loads
250gr LSWC	16.5 gr	Lil Gun	1,153 fps	1.565"	Fed LP	guest
250gr LSWC	Ruger Blackhawk 4 5/8 bbl. Average accuracy. No pressure signs although this load is getting up there! Admin Note: We suggest only using this in large frame 44 Specials. Email author: n320AW See all of n320AW's loads
250gr LSWC	8.0 gr	Unique	1,047 fps	1.565"	Fed LP	guest
250gr LSWC	Ruger Blackhawk 4 5/8 bbl. Good load. Fair accuracy. SD:9.21. Admin Note: This is 1.0 gr over what Speer #8 says is max. Probably not an overload in a Ruger, but might be to much for medium frame 44 Specials. Email author: n320AW See all of n320AW's loads
250gr LSWC	9.5 gr	Herco	1,114 fps	1.565"	Fed LP	guest
250gr LSWC	Ruger Blackhawk 4 5/8 bbl. Average accuracy. Near max load. No pressure signs. This load has a sharp felt recoil! Email author: n320AW See all of n320AW's loads
250 gr LSWC	15.0 gr	2400	1,030 fps	1.478"	CCI LP	guest
250 gr LSWC	This is a good and very accurate load in the S&W N frame 44 special. It never gives any trouble on extraction or signs of pressure. The regular primer gives better accuracy in my gun than magnums. I got one inch groups at 20 yards with this when my eyes were younger. Email author: wtnnbn See all of wtnnbn's loads
255gr LSWC	18.5 gr	2400	Unknown		LP	guest
255gr LSWC	This is very accurate and was Keith’s favorite load in the .44 special (Admin note: This was Keiths load in old balloon head cases, he dropped it to 17.5gr in modern solid head brass) Email author: bradykohuth See all of bradykohuth's loads
255gr LSWC	10.0 gr	HS6	1,004 fps			Admin
255gr LSWC	Leadheads 44 Keith. Velocity from a 5.5" barrel, source Handloader #228. Recommended only for postwar Colt, S&W or Ruger revolvers.
255gr LSWC	17.0 gr	H4227	1,001 fps			Admin
255gr LSWC	Lyman 429244 GC. Velocity from a 5.5" barrel, source Handloader #228. Recommended only for postwar Colt, S&W or Ruger revolvers.

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