.44 mag

[elkslayer069]

Hey guys i just picked up a ruger super redhawk. I'm going to reload for it but i have never reloaded pistol rounds before and was wondering what powders you would recommend based on performace and availability. Also any preferred bullet choices or tips on reloading the round in general would be a great help. Thanks Caleb

[Fl0und3rz]

AA2400 for heavy loads. Unique for plinkers.

[Huntbear]

H110 is the bomb for that gun..   

What do yoiu want to do with it?  Hunt bear?  deer?  elk?  target practice?

For Bear and Elk I recommend the Sierra 300 gr. JSP.  Make sure you talk to the Sierra guys for COAL since your Ruger Cylinder is longer and can accomodate the bullet seated out where it belongs, which means more room for powder... 

Deer sized game?  Any of the 240 gr. JHP, but I love the Hornady XTP's.  Very Accurate in my Redhawk.

Lazer Cast hard cast bullets for plinking loads..

[CP]

I'd use these for anything, target shooting to elk :

http://www.missouribullet.com/details.php?prodId=103&category=5&secondary=12&keywords=

[carpsniperg2]

I love h110 in most all my handguns. As far as bullets I have hunted a lot more then the avg joe with a handgun. I have shot more then a couple animals with them as well. I have had good luck with the xtp's and also like the golddot hollow points as well. They are a little more solid and really hit hard. I have had a few of the xtps come apart a little to much to use them on really big game like bears and elk. Mid sized game they work just fine.

[elkslayer069]

Thanks guys i plan on using it for everything stated above id really like to get a deer with it this year.

[Biggerhammer]

H110 

[elkslayer069]

So do you crimp the rounds or???  like i said i have never reloaded pistol rounds at all i probably reload 400-500 rifle rounds every two weeks is it the same steps? Do you have to lube the cases with them being a straight walled case?

[smdave]

So do you crimp the rounds or???  like i said i have never reloaded pistol rounds at all i probably reload 400-500 rifle rounds every two weeks is it the same steps? Do you have to lube the cases with them being a straight walled case?

Yes lube, unless you have Carbide dies.

[JLS]

My .44 die is a carbide die, no lube needed.  I would definitely crimp them.

[Huntbear]

Carbide Dies

Do a good crimp...

[700xcr]

These are the loads I loaded up in my Ruger Super Redhawk 44mag.
7.5grs. of Universla Clays powder with a Oregon Trails 200gr. Laser Cast bullet (target load)
24.5grs. of WW296 powder with a Hornady XTP 240gr. (deer load)
21.5grs. of WW296 powder with a 320gr. Cast perfomance  (bear load)
Target load using CCI300 primers and Hunting loads using CCI 350 mag. primers.

[300rum]

I always lube pistol rounds, even with carbide dies, it just makes things go smoother and faster.  Hornady's One Shot spray lube is the best, just spray it on, let it set for a minute or two and load. 

Yes you want to crimp, especially with a revolver that has a lot of recoil.  You don't want a bullet unseating itself and locking up the cylinder.  If you have a bullet with a cannelure, don't worry about OAL, just "bend" the case mouth into the cannelure.  I preffer reloading revolver bullets with a cannelure for the reason. 

When you go out to test your rounds, load up a cylinder, fire a few rounds and then check your unfired rounds to make sure that they are still seated in the cannelure. 

[high country]

I am a 296 guy myself. If using quick powders.....unique, clays, etc.....be very cautious and weigh occasional loads......the difference a grain or two can be bad news.

[elkslayer069]

Alright so i got a load all worked up and shooting good but the trigger is so dang hard to pull do they make spring kits for the super redhawk or am i stuck with using my warn winch to shoot? Thanks Caleb