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minerburns
Registered: 11/14/08
Posts: 4
| 11/15/08 at 09:07 AM All
How about a thread on favorite loads using Keith bullets? Here is mine:
357 mag 170 gr. Keith bullet from a Lyman mould, cast from half linotype and half pure lead 6.5 gr Unique Win brass Win primers This is the most accurate load I have found for my 6" Model 19 and works well in my Ruger DA. |
gunsmith
Registered: 07/06/08
Posts: 73
| 11/17/08 at 01:09 PM Elmers load was 14 grains of 2400, with a remington primer, behind his bullet. This should be sized 1 to 2 thousanths larger than cylinder mouth diameter, so it alignes with the barrel perfectly. Use a good bullet lube, with graphite in it, and enjoy.
I found the 173 grain bullet very accurate, and deadly. Have fun.
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Southernman
Registered: 12/11/08
Posts: 65
| 12/13/08 at 08:33 AM I use many Keith bullets from over the counter and custom molds.
I guess my favorite is .41 - 215 k & 18.3 grains W-296
I use that load in my S&W M-57 Mtn. Gun & My Marlin 1894 FG .41 mags.
When I bought the guns I liked them enough to spend some money on them, and make 'em better.
I sent the Smith to the Performance Center and had them work it over.
Sent the Marlin to Andy Horvath and let him work his magic on it.
They are now both pieces anyone would be should be happy with.
I shot up a lot of lead and powder to find a load they both like.
I'm getting 1250 FPS from the 4" Smith with 1.5" groups @80 Ft., and 1700 FPS from the Marlin with 2.50" groups @ 100 yds. using Marbles tang sight.
Southern Man
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chg
Registered: 01/02/09
Posts: 32
| 01/02/09 at 09:19 PM In the .357 a Lyman #358429 sized .358,15.5 gr H110 Starline Brass, CCI 550 primers
.41 Rem. Lyman #410459 sized .410, 18.0 Gr H110 Rem. brass, CCI 350 primers
.44 Rem. RCBS 250K sized .430, 22.0Gr H110, Rem Brass, CCI 350 Primers
.45 Colt Lyman #452424 or RCBS 45-255 sized .452, (this is not a massive charge of H110 or 2400!!!) 8.0 Gr WW231 (John Linebaughs load from a Handloader Article) Starline Brass, Federal 150 primer
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44Flattop
Registered: 01/03/09
Posts: 5
| 01/05/09 at 08:32 PM 357--358429 (173grs) with 6grs Unique.
44--RCBS-245 SWC (258grs) sized .431- 9grs Unque. 1000fps from my 4 3/4" Flattop, 1250fps from my 24" Marlin.
44--RCBS-240-SIL, sized .431- 23grs W296. 1400fps from 6 1/2" Flattop, 1850fps from Marlin.
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Creeker
Registered: 01/08/09
Posts: 53
| 06/11/09 at 05:27 AM These have worked for me:
1. 38 Special=173K, 5 gr. Unique
2. 357 Mag=173K, 5.5 gr. WW231/HP38 [target]
3. 357 Mag=173K, 15 gr. H110
4. 44 Special=L429421, 15 gr. 2400
5. 44 Mag=L429421, 20 gr. 2400
6. 45 Colt=BC1101, 7 gr. WW231/HP38
7. 45 Colt=BC1101, 16 gr. 2400
8. 45 Colt=BC1101, 20 gr. 2400
BC=Ballisti Cast
Have loaded and sold thousands of 44 mags using either the Lyman 429421 or Ballisti Cast 1103 bullet and 23 gr. of H110 which is a favorite of Ross Seyfried.
Of the above loads we've used No.5 most. It is very accurate for very far and does 1201 FPS from my 4" M-29. |