Favorite .41 loads?

[JayZuv]

I know a few have been posted on here already, but what’s everyone’s favorite loads for the 41 mag? I’ve been having success with a 210gr Sierra jhp over 21grs of h110

[Vaquero]

Mine hasn't seen a jacketed bullet since it left the factory.

RP

[krunchnik]

For a general all around target load I am using Missouri Bullet 210g SWC over 8.0 grains of Unique-this load works well in my BBB .41 mag Carbine and Ruger Blackhawk-

[BigAl52]

Dont have a high end load for mine but if I did it would be with 2400. Ive tried the 296 H110 thing and just havent had any luck. Unique has worked good for me at the lower end. Also Universal Clays is a good one.

[Vaquero]

I looked up some of my data
210 gr swc & 20.5 H 110 in both the BH & BBS
Got some 280 gr. FNGC from BTB, & 17.5 H 110 in the BBS.
And the best factory ammo by far is a 250 gr Cor-Bon.

I recently picked up a 270 gr mold, and I have done a little testing but I don't know what I've done with those notes.

RP

[BigAl52]

Glad IM not the only guy who cant find my notes

[JayZuv]

Thanks all, sounds like mixed reviews on the whole h110 thing. Trying to load a pretty potent deer cartridge, so I figured that would be the way to go. Little bit more tinkering with it and we will see what it can do come November!

[BigAl52]

Get some 2400 and I bet you will find one.

[JayZuv]

Get some 2400 and I bet you will find one.

Will have to give that a try!

[Ridgerunner665]

For those that don't like H110/W296... try Accurate 4100 or Ramshot Enforcer (both the same powder, with a different label, like 110 and 296).

I use it for high intensity loads in my Blackhawk where it gives just over 1,500 fps and great accuracy from the 6.5 inch barrel at a little under the max load recommended by the powder manufacturer... that is with 210 XTP bullets.

For plinker loads I use whatever I've got with some leftover powder in it.... Unique, Power Pistol, Titegroup, been burning up some Accurate #9 too.

[JayZuv]

Never tried anything from Ramshot, will have to grab some when I see it

[Ridgerunner665]

Here is some Accurate 4100 and/or Ramshot Enforcer load data for your viewing pleasure... this powder will do anything H110 or W296 will do, and do it with less muzzle flash...but the bang is still there, like any slow powder, it does have some boom to it.

11FS works too, with even less flash...FS stands for flash suppressed, I suspect it is the same powder with more flash suppressants in it.

[Ridgerunner665]

Something that just now occurred to me....

With a 170 grain bullet and a stiff dose of 4100 in a 16.5 - 20 inch barrel, the 41 becomes a 30-30.

2,100 fps is easily doable....bet that would be a real deer grenade with a 170 Sierra bullet behind the shoulder.

[Vaquero]

Never thought about that RR, tis' a thought.
You may have just cost me some "more" money, you danged ole enabler.

RP

[Ridgerunner665]

Never thought about that RR, tis' a thought.
You may have just cost me some "more" money, you danged ole enabler.

RP

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[BigAl52]

Nice to see some 41 interest. It may cause me to buy another one. I know Vaquero is lookin

[Ridgerunner665]

Nice to see some 41 interest. It may cause me to buy another one. I know Vaquero is lookin

The 41 deserves more attention than it gets for sure.... always has.

Its a very well balanced round...not too big, not too small, but just right for any medium game and even most big game with proper bullet selection.

And contrary to popular opinion there are plenty of bullet weights and types available....170, 210, 250, and 265 grain bullets will cover anything in North America.

That said....I wish Hornady would make a 240 grain XTP for the 41. If they did, that single bullet would cover everything from deer to all but the largest and meanest bears.

[Mags]

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They used to make a 240gr .41mag platinum. But has been discontinued.

Nice to see some 41 interest. It may cause me to buy another one. I know Vaquero is lookin

The 41 deserves more attention than it gets for sure.... always has.

Its a very well balanced round...not too big, not too small, but just right for any medium game and even most big game with proper bullet selection.

And contrary to popular opinion there are plenty of bullet weights and types available....170, 210, 250, and 265 grain bullets will cover anything in North America.

That said....I wish Hornady would make a 240 grain XTP for the 41. If they did, that single bullet cover everything from deer to all but the largest and meanest bears.

[Slugnut]

I've had very good luck with velocity and accuracy out of my Ruger SBHH, 7 1/2 brl. and Ulta-dot. Using 11.7 gr. Hodgdon HS-6. Recoil of a 357 mag. 1" groupings at 28yd. of bags, as per manual - 1300 fps. with 210gr. Deep Curl bullets. IMO, it's an ideal 50 yd. deer load.