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May 12, 2011
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Guys, been a long time. Last computer bit the dust. I need some loads, especially 2400 loads for 200 grain cast lead bullets. These are pretty hard so leading is not an issue. I'm looking for at least 1400 out of my six-inch M44.
Dave
February 26, 2012
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Try Lyman's 49th edition page 378. Shows a 210 load you should be ok with a 200. You could also use the loads listed for a 200 jackted bullet as a cast bullet has less drag in the barrel so the pressure will be down from a jacketed bullet.
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January 23, 2011
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If you are going to push cast lead bullet to 1400 fps you are going to get leading. Only with gaschecks bullets will not get excessive leading. All of the
RNFP bullet I have brought(I don't cast bullets) are made for cowboy action
and will lead barrels if push at to high a velocity.
Glenn
October 1, 2009
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I agree with olddan owner that you should have gas checks if you want
1400 fps out of cast bullets with minimum chance of leading. But if your
alloy is hard enough, it may be OK.
I use 2400 a lot with cast bullets and it works very good for me. as for
a specific load for 2400 with 200 grain cast bullets, well every gun is
different, so the best thing is to work up your own load using more
than one loading manual for reference if possible.
Most loads in the manuals will be shown with jacketed bullets, but
don't shy away from those loads just because of the bullets they use.
just remember the cast bullets have less friction going down the barrel
so they will be a little faster. 
Dale
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