Power Pistol Powder
by Art 
, Littleton, Colorado, Thursday, July 24, 2014, 19:11 (3764 days ago)
Any one use this powder for the 41 Magnum? Looked at the Alliant site and they do not list it for the 41. They do list it for the 44 Special. I would think it would not be too far from that cartridge. I load only 210 Gr. in the 41. I have Unique and 2400 but would like to use up the Power Pistol. I have used up almost two pounds of Blue Dot for the 41 over the years. I know about the warnings for Blue Dot but I was a fan of Paco's and his claims of Blue Dot as the champaigne of powders for the 41 Mag. I have always used 12 to 13 grains for this purpose. Any info would be great.
Thanks
Art
Power Pistol Powder
Usually Pearce is the go to for Power Pistol loads and I looked up issue #285 of Handloader magazine that he did a featured 41 mag article for. The only bullet he lists for Power Pistol is the 230gr Kieth style bullet from Rim Rock bullets. CCI 300 primer 7.0gr = 974 7.5gr = 1025 8.0gr = 1065 fps from a 5 1/2" Bisley. Not perfect but should be reasonable starting loads with 210gr cast bullets.
Power Pistol Powder
by Art , Littleton, Colorado, Friday, July 25, 2014, 06:54 (3763 days ago) @ Fowler
I forgot about that article. Pretty sure I have that issue. Thanks for reminding me about it.
Art