I’m working up a 44 special load for a Henry lever gun suppressed.
6.9 g unique
205 g jack hammer bullet
That charge gets is right around 1,050 fps.
I haven’t shoot any deer with it yet. Plan to spend more time on load development.
Open to any others experience.
Have a nice evening.
Brief update on results from my season. I’ve shot 7 white tails so far this season. 5 doe and 2 buck (230# and 190#). Solid results from my 18” 7mm-08 with the 131 gr hunter hammer bullets. 6 out of the 7 deer dropped in their tracks.
I’ve loaded up some of the hammer hunters in 131 grain.
Ladder work up came out to 46.2 grains of varget. SD 2 and averaged 2,912 on velocity. This is out of a 18” proof barrel.
Spent time today building out the load ladder.
Started at 44 grains of varget and stopped at 47 grains.
Bullet - hammer hunter 131 gr
Primer - CCI mag
Brass - Lapua
47 grains was the fastest. 2,980. But SD was at 13. No pressure signs.
Best charge was 46.2 grains at 2,912 avg and a SD...
I’ve never tried a paracord sling. I thought they might be to slick and the rifle would slide off my shoulder ? Do you put any rubber coating or utilize a certain weave so the sling doesn’t slide off ?
Seeking advice on automatic powder dispensers? I currently use a RCBS uniflow powder dispenser, but looking to step up.
Also, if anyone has one for sale ?
Thanks!
Thank you for your reply. All the same brass and only been shot through the only 7mm-08 I have currently. Focusing on going deeper and more precise in my reloading. I’m having a custom built and want to leverage the investment. 😉
Awesome. I just ordered 100 of the 131 HH. What length barrel and twist are you shooting? Plan to work up with varget to get in the 3000 fps ball park.