Best Reload

logan_sell asked:


Have shot hundreds of the BuffaloBore 230 gr Kieth SWC 1450fps, in my Ruger Blackhawk .41 Mag. 5.5″. With no problems. Started my trials by loading half a grain below the starting load,10 grains. Shot alright. Then loaded in half grain increments up to 13.5( Lee’s stated max). And checked bullet weight, are all within 2 grains of each other.The best accuracy came from the 13.5 grain loadings. So, I start loading some high pressure rounds the other day. Used the Starline brass(like BuffaloBore does) Federal 155 magnum large pistol primers, Ranier 180 gr JHP, and Bluedot powder, 14.0 grains.(Lee manual says 13.5 max, just had to try ya know!) and it did not compress the powder.
At 25 yards, shot placement was surgical, dead on. Had some trouble rotating the cylinder. Shot the rest,no problem.

1st case was cracked twice, and cracked the cylinder, and set the firing pin collar in 1/32″ into reciever.

What revolver will handle hot loads the best?
Super Blackhack?
Gentlemen…. I do not need a lecture telling me what maximum means, as well as what may happen, as I very well know What happens.

My question is as simple as this.
What will handle the hot loads better?
Should I go with the Super Blackhawk, Freedom Arms model 83?

How would loading with lead differ from jacketed bullets?

What I am attempting to do is mimic the Buffalo Bore loadings without having to pay $35 for a box of 20.

It can be done, I just need suggestions for a stronger platform of revolver, and maybe even a better powder than Bluedot. I wanted the
IMR 4227, but it is on backorder here.

No more lectures, just help please.
As for being at the range and safety of others, I DO NOT shoot test ammo at the range for this very reason!
I have 160 acres to do as i wish and a 200 yard range setup there.
W W D, thank you for the help!

Todd