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41 special

Does anyone have any load data for the 41 special cartridge.Thanks.

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  • Rocky RaabRocky Raab Member Posts: 14,438 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    How about a whole frickin" article? LOL!

    Here ya go ... http://www.reloadingroom.com/index_files/41 Special.htm
    I may be a bit crazy - but I didn't drive myself.
  • yearofspideryearofspider Member Posts: 1,657 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Rocky Raab
    How about a whole frickin" article? LOL!

    Here ya go ... http://www.reloadingroom.com/index_files/41 Special.htm


    Rocky, there is either a problem with your link or my computer is screwed up. Either way, here is the 41 Special load info that you sent me long ago:


    GRAINS/POWDER
    VELOCITY
    STD DEV
    GROUP
    REMARKS

    4.5 Nitro 100
    825
    14
    2.30
    Good light load - Very mild recoil

    4.5 700X
    829
    12
    2.80


    4.5 Solo 1000
    858
    8
    2.80
    Very clean

    5.0 W231
    812
    9
    2.75


    5.0 Bullseye
    877
    10
    2.60


    5.0 Clays
    920
    9
    3.30


    5.0 Red Dot
    882
    19
    2.60


    5.0 AA-2
    836
    11
    3.00


    5.5 Amer Select
    918
    6
    3.20
    Very clean

    6.0 Unique
    934
    15
    3.50
    MAXIMUM

    6.5 Univ Clays
    1016
    7
    2.35
    MAXIMUM - Accurate

    6.5 Solo 1250
    1029
    8
    2.25
    MAXIMUM - Best heavy load - Clean

    7.5 AA-5
    901
    19
    2.25
    Good general load - Accurate and clean

    9.5 Blue Dot
    1093
    11
    3.1
    Maximum

    Note: All loads used Federal cases trimmed to 1.15", Federal 150 primers, and Oregon Trail 215-grain lead semi-wadcutter bullets. Average of ten-shot groups shot from padded rest at 25 yards over Oehler 35 chronograph. Ruger Blackhawk .41 Magnum revolver with 4 5/8-inch barrel and iron sights. All loads shown were safe in the test firearm. Reduce all loads by one full grain to start and monitor pressure signs.

    [;)]
  • Rocky RaabRocky Raab Member Posts: 14,438 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The website is fine. Some versions of Internet Explorer force it to display flush right instead of left. Don't know why; it displays fine on all my test browsers. Just scroll over.
    I may be a bit crazy - but I didn't drive myself.
  • TheFixerTheFixer Member Posts: 7 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks for the info gentlemen.
  • yearofspideryearofspider Member Posts: 1,657 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Rocky Raab
    The website is fine. Some versions of Internet Explorer force it to display flush right instead of left. Don't know why; it displays fine on all my test browsers. Just scroll over.


    Did I mention I was half asleep when I clicked on your link[:D] It works fine[;)]
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