I just received two boxes of Hornady .44 180gr XTP from the Hornady get loaded program. I am looking for some load data using Bulleseye for powder. Does anyone have a recipe that they have used?
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Hornady .44 Mag 180gr XTP Load Data
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Check Hornady's site for XTP load data.
The Hornady current reloading data book (red cover) also provides complete XTP load data.
Stick with published data. It's too easy to make a typo with other people's recipes. I have seen all too many times when decimal places were off, or people typed a 9 instead of a 6, etc, etc, etc. best for your eyes to ee it from a reliable source, first hand.
That's my dos centavos worth.
The Hornady current reloading data book (red cover) also provides complete XTP load data.
Stick with published data. It's too easy to make a typo with other people's recipes. I have seen all too many times when decimal places were off, or people typed a 9 instead of a 6, etc, etc, etc. best for your eyes to ee it from a reliable source, first hand.
That's my dos centavos worth.
I can't seem to find the load data for it on the Hornady site and the Alliant site doesn't have load data for any 180 grain .44 mag.
My new Spear manual and my old 1982 Hornady manual only goes down to a 200 grain hp and neither one have a load for bullseye powder.
My new Spear manual and my old 1982 Hornady manual only goes down to a 200 grain hp and neither one have a load for bullseye powder.
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Save the Bullseye for another caliber like 9mm or .45acp, there's a reason why its not listed as a recommended powder in the manuals for .44mag and I believe the reason is its too fast.
John Ross (of Unintended Consequences fame) wrote an article years ago on reloading for the .44 magnum but I'll be damned if I can find it at the moment. Bullseye was not one of the recommended powders.
John Ross (of Unintended Consequences fame) wrote an article years ago on reloading for the .44 magnum but I'll be damned if I can find it at the moment. Bullseye was not one of the recommended powders.
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Very good advice!!!
Set the Bullseye aside for intended loads. Here's a slew of data c&p from the Hodgdon website:
180 GR. HDY XTP IMR IMR 4227 .430" 1.600" 27.5 1575 24,000 CUP 29.0 1708 31,200 CUP
180 GR. HDY XTP Winchester 296 .430" 1.600" 29.0 1714 21,800 CUP 31.5 1896 29,900 CUP
180 GR. HDY XTP Hodgdon H110 .430" 1.600" 29.0 1714 21,800 CUP 31.5 1896 29,900 CUP
180 GR. HDY XTP Hodgdon Lil'Gun .430" 1.600" 29.0 1749 27,400 CUP 31.5 1859 32,300CUP
180 GR. HDY XTP Hodgdon Longshot .430" 1.600" 13.5 1499 29,400PSI 14.8 1604 34,60PSI
180 GR. HDY XTP Hodgdon HS-6 .430" 1.600" 15.0 1463 26,400 CUP 17.0 1642 37,700 CUP
180 GR. HDY XTP Win. AutoComp .430" 1.600" 12.6 1419 26,800PSI 13.8 1527 31,700PSI
180 GR. HDY XTP Hodg. Universal .430" 1.600" 9.0 1209 19,000CUP 11.3 1463 36,900CUP
180 GR. HDY XTP Winchester 231 .430" 1.600" 10.0 1327 26,500 CUP 12.0 1509 37,300 CUP
180 GR. HDY XTP Hodgdon HP-38 .430" 1.600" 10.0 1327 26,500 CUP 12.0 1509 37,300 CUP
180 GR. HDY XTP Hodg. Titegroup .430" 1.600" 10.3 1459 32,700 CUP 11.5 1544 38,400 CUP
180 GR. HDY XTP IMR IMR 4227 .430" 1.600" 27.5 1575 24,000 CUP 29.0 1708 31,200 CUP
180 GR. HDY XTP Winchester 296 .430" 1.600" 29.0 1714 21,800 CUP 31.5 1896 29,900 CUP
180 GR. HDY XTP Hodgdon H110 .430" 1.600" 29.0 1714 21,800 CUP 31.5 1896 29,900 CUP
180 GR. HDY XTP Hodgdon Lil'Gun .430" 1.600" 29.0 1749 27,400 CUP 31.5 1859 32,300CUP
180 GR. HDY XTP Hodgdon Longshot .430" 1.600" 13.5 1499 29,400PSI 14.8 1604 34,60PSI
180 GR. HDY XTP Hodgdon HS-6 .430" 1.600" 15.0 1463 26,400 CUP 17.0 1642 37,700 CUP
180 GR. HDY XTP Win. AutoComp .430" 1.600" 12.6 1419 26,800PSI 13.8 1527 31,700PSI
180 GR. HDY XTP Hodg. Universal .430" 1.600" 9.0 1209 19,000CUP 11.3 1463 36,900CUP
180 GR. HDY XTP Winchester 231 .430" 1.600" 10.0 1327 26,500 CUP 12.0 1509 37,300 CUP
180 GR. HDY XTP Hodgdon HP-38 .430" 1.600" 10.0 1327 26,500 CUP 12.0 1509 37,300 CUP
180 GR. HDY XTP Hodg. Titegroup .430" 1.600" 10.3 1459 32,700 CUP 11.5 1544 38,400 CUP
Thanks for the input everyone. I am not going to go with any Bullseye recipe. My whole idea was to use Bullseye so that I didn't have to have another powder in my inventory. When I started reloading I mainly loading 9 and 45 and the Bullseye is great for that. After getting schooled last night from the elders at the club, I am going to stay away from the Bullseye for the .44 even though I have found recipes for it. One of my buddies has some extra 2400 laying around and I think I am going to use that.
Thanks again for your help.
Thanks again for your help.
2400 is a good choice
Don't load 2400 too light. It likes to have company in the case. When you load 2400 too light it doesn't burn well, and you'll find residue everywhere.
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Finalygotabeltfed
2400 is what I use with the 180gr XTP. Even starting load is pretty stout, be careful with your measurement.
