Dale53
posted this
05 August 2010
I am a BIG fan of conventional lube grooves and proven bullet lubes. NRA 50/50 Beeswax/Alox is proven and works quite well over a wide range of bullet speeds. The only complaint I have had is that it can melt in higher temperatures that I have been exposed to (contaminating the powder).
I changed to Lars White Label Carnauba Red some time ago simply because it has a higher melting point and works as well. It is also VERY reasonably priced.
Had a fellow club member that was having leading with Lee Liquid Alox. I talked him into trying Carnauba Red. His leading immediately disappeared.
Lchoice;
You are making things a lot harder for yourself than you need to be. Titegroup is an excellent powder for target and standard loads. It is NOT the first choice for heavy magnum loads. You will be a lot better served in the .44 Magnum with H110 or Win 296 (same powder, different packaging) for full magnum loads. Using the Lyman 429421 as an example - I have shot thousands of these loads through several different .44 magnum revolvers with 23.0-24.0 grs of H110 with absolutely NO leading and excellent accuracy (along with taking a few deer). Maximum powder charge with that bullet is listed at 25.0 grs.
I shoot 23.0 grs for practice (easier on the revolver) and hunt with 24.0 grs.
My bullets are my cast bullets and are about the hardness of Lyman #2 bullet metal. My revolvers take .430” bullets (your TC may be happier with a fatter bullet as others have stated).
Titegroup will work very well with a WW+2% tin bullet (air cooled) at reduced charges (5.0-8.0 grs should work well) with the bullet sized to fit your chamber.
Use magnum primers with H110 or 296 (Winchester Large Pistol primers work well, also. Use standard primers with Titegroup.
Dale53