Requesting .44mag 225gr FTX data

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Powder charge data and OAL measurements needed for 44 Magnum loads using AA#9 powder and 225gr Hornady FTX bullets. Shooting out of a 8.5" S&W 629. Picture below is all I could find online, still need OAL data. Why does the FTX have two canneluers, which one should I crimp at for use in my revolver?

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the OAL shows right there in the pic - listed as COL - 1.645" in two places on that data - both the hornady stuff on the right and the plain text on the left.

hornady's 10th edition (pg 925) has 4227 data too and a little wider numbers (AA#9 for example lists min 13.0 max 15.1gr), but the stuff thats posted in that pic should get you in the ballpark.

you'll also need to trim your cases to 1.255" - 0.020 shorter than normal to accommodate for the longer ogive of the bullet


as to why 2 cannelures? no clue... you can email tech@hornady.com and they'll probably have an answer for you.

HTH
 
Originally Posted By: Plant.One

as to why 2 cannelures? no clue... you can email tech@hornady.com and they'll probably have an answer for you.

HTH

If I remember correctly, the bottom cannelure is for if you want to seat the bullet out a bit more for when using in guns like the Thompson Contender.
 
i assume that was the circumstance, but wasnt sure and figured i'd give the OP the oppotrunity to get the info straight from the horses mouth
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hornady doesnt have load data for the 225 under the t/c page for 44 mag
 
Originally Posted By: Plant.Onethe OAL shows right there in the pic - listed as COL - 1.645" in two places on that data - both the hornady stuff on the right and the plain text on the left.

hornady's 10th edition (pg 925) has 4227 data too and a little wider numbers (AA#9 for example lists min 13.0 max 15.1gr), but the stuff thats posted in that pic should get you in the ballpark.

you'll also need to trim your cases to 1.255" - 0.020 shorter than normal to accommodate for the longer ogive of the bullet


as to why 2 cannelures? no clue... you can email tech@hornady.com and they'll probably have an answer for you.

HTH

I just realized the picture I posted was for rifle. Is it safe to shoot in a revolver? The OAL is well within specification to function properly in my revolver. I’m assuming that I won’t get the exact ballistics if I load to the numbers in the picture. Maybe I should bump up the max grains? I don’t have a chronograph.

The bullets I received in the mail do not have two cannelers
 
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unless you know your gun is built for it... going above posted data is a risky proposition for any caliber. pick up a copy of hornady's 10th edition and you'll have the most curfrent data set for both handgun and rifle.


i wouldnt recommend exceeding any max without knowing a LOT more info before you attempt it.

there's a fine line between BANG and KABOOM sometimes... and if your firearm isnt built for it its real easy for bad things to happen.
 
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