I just purchaced an anaconda and started reloading with it.

I'm using mixed brass for hunting white tail in pa, with a hornady 200 gr hp-xtp, and cci 300 primers.

I tried using unique 13gr, but wasn't impressed with the performance.Then I tried winchester 296 at 24gr, and the pistol fired alil better.

I just picked up some h110 to try and was wondering if a 25-26gr would be ok, or if someone has a better suggestion.

25 grains is below starting weight:

http://www.hodgdon.com/data/pistol/44remmag.php

25 grains is below starting weight:

http://www.hodgdon.com/data/pistol/44remmag.php

all I see are max loads listed, no starting... for a 200 gr its saying 28.5 max load

Sorry... H110 loads should only be reduced 3% from max for a starting load:
H110 Loads should not be reduced more than 3%. Reduce H110 Loads 3% and work up from there. H110 if reduced too much will cause inconsistent ignition. In some cases it will lodge a bullet in the barrel, causing a hazardous situation (Barrel Obstruction). This may cause severe personal injury or death to users or bystanders.

DO NOT REDUCE H110 LOADS BY MORE THAN 3%.

http://www.hodgdon.com/data/pistol/index.php

thanks for your reply
looking in my speer book it repeats what you say, 26.5 reccomended...

Is it really worth while in upping to a magnum primer?

My expereience with H110 has mostly been in a .357 magnum. In that cartridge, groups and speeds were much better using magnum primers and a very firm crimp.

thanks for your reply
looking in my speer book it repeats what you say, 26.5 reccomended...

Is it really worth while in upping to a magnum primer?


Yes, you'll definitely want a magnum primer, don't use standard primers except for the Winchester Large Pistol, it's good for 'magnum' use. Also, most likely you'll have better results with all of the brass the same brand (and lot of possible) and all trimmed to the same length.

110% agreement with MikeG. There have been numerous tests run that confirm mixed brass is a no-no for accuracy. Not saying it's impossible to achieve reasonable accuracy, but it sure reduces the probability. And considering the very reasonable cost of the excellent Starline brass, why take the chance?

Dan

thanks guys, I do know about the mixed brass no-no, but I have so much of it, I'm trying to use it up getting used to the pistol, and start with all the same for later in the season.

Jester
If you have alot of mixed brass -just segregate by maker then reload as normal. Load 3 of each to find which shoots best with that load. The ones that don't shoot good use them for different loads and repaet testing. Different Manufactors (Brass) have different (Though small) demensions! All affect accuracy . Isn't reloading fun!! (:

Love that Starline brass.

Don't forget that H-110 and Winchester 296 are the same powder, from the same manufacturer wearing different labels, so don't get too rambunctious with H-110 thinking the loads can be much hotter than 296. A heavy crimp is also advised for top accuracy with this powder.

axlenut

If you are looking for best accuracy when reloading, remember this, To start with all your brass should be the same,not mixed and once fired, if not ,well at least all fire the same amount of times, keep brands separated(Rem/Win/Hornady etc...,each brand of cases are either softer or harder than each-other(webwall tinzel strength), will give different results, all brass be trimmed to size, chamfered and debured, this way all your bullets will be the same size (OAL),Seat and crimp separately, Lee factory crimp for uniformity
(heavy crimp). Good to go. Good luck. Aim small hit small. RAMbo.

I would add the same comments, but also would recommend that you use a jacketed soft point rather than a hollow point. Reason being is that pigs have a lot of dense muscle and bone and hollow points have a tendency to not penetrate if you get a little larger animal. I use a 240 jsp with 24gr H110. Heavy load, but accurate. I also use mixed brass, but have trimmed it all to the same length with no problems. Most people will never notice the "slight" accuracy difference in using mixed brass. Biggest problem is seating the bullets to the same depth as the cases are always slightly longer or shorter. H4227 with a 215 hard cast is my favorite pig load.