Ranch dog 240 gr 44 data?

[EdinCT]

Would anyone happen to have Ranchdog's Data sheet for this bullet. I Have the print out for the 265 but don't know why I don't have this one in my downloads. I bought a NOE clone last year and loaded it with 23.5 gas of 296 and it shot great but looking at the 265 data I am worried it might be a little warm because mine are 250 gas lubed and checked. If any one has his data I would appreciate it.

[6pt-sika]

I cannot remmember the charge weight but I more than likely used max W296 or H110 for a 240 grain jacketed bullet . And I’ve shot a bunch of them in 44’s and 444’s .

[EdinCT]

Thank you for your reply. I Remembered you reporting on them when Ranchdog first cut them. I was once told that jacketed data would be fine for cast ,but have also heard that added friction can increase pressures.
I saw the max charge of 21.6 for the 265gr and thought I really don't want to stress this rifle with max loads but also didn't want to load 296 below pressure to stop pressures from being squirrely.

[JFE]

Lead bullets generate lower pressure compared to jacked bullets due to less friction.

[EdinCT]

I loaded 5 up this AM over 23 gr of 296 and cut a one inch hole at 75 yards dead center. That will do, this is with the NOE cup point, I cast a bunch of hp's last time and they shoot the same but I loaded 23.5 gr under them last fall.
I prefer a pass through and the hp's with my 50 percent # 2 and 50 percent 20-1 opened really wide so I Imagine the dimple points will work about like a soft nose. I do like HP's in the sixgun.
I loaded 20-1 in my 45-70 under the 310 RD mold and let a few deer down with it but my rebuilt shoulders are not what they were.
My 44 cowboy is a joy to carry so I am looking for a cast bullet to use in that, I feel like I found my load, my rifle always liked 296 and the Speer Gold dot soft point which I haven't seen in a long time. I may not miss them!

[6pt-sika]

Lead bullets generate lower pressure compared to jacked bullets due to less friction.

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