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Were you, perhaps, using new brass which you didn't resize?

Cheers,

Norm

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Caliber Bullet Powder Charge fps
Weight

44 Spl 240 SWC Unique 5.5
44 Spl 240 SWC Unique 6.9 767.53
44 Spl 240 SWC Unique 7.5 910.76
44 Spl 240 SWC Unique 7.8 1002.00
44 Spl 240 SWC 2400 14.0 800.00
44 Spl 240 SWC 2400 15.5 1111.30
44 Spl 240 SWC Universal 7.5 917.50
44 Spl 240 SWC Universal 7.0 ...

At a given power factor the contribution from the bullet and its velocity will be the same whatever choices you make to get the velocity times bullet mass product to the desired level. The only thing left to play with is the powder you use. Since the powder, converted to gas, is going to be moving ...

Model 41. Lovely guns! My bride and I both have one. Hers is an older model and it came with both bbls. I see no difference in accuracy due to bbl length but do like the longer sight radius. With these old eyes it can be a challenge to get far enough back to get a thing in focus! Ours are accurate ...

You can use cast bullet data.

cheers,

Norm

3.9 gr. VV N 310
200 gr. Precision SWC Bullet
Velocity power factor
679 135.8
653 130.6
685 137
691 138.2
703 140.6
727 145.4
713 142.6
718 143.6
Total 5569
Mean 696.125 139.225

Above load is a nice target load.This one is very accurate ...

I, too, am a big fan of Precision Bullets. Clean, accurate, consistent.

You won't need any case lube for any brand of bullet when reloading conventional straight wall handgun cartridges using carbide dies. You might choose something like Hornady one shot to make the resizing step a little smoother ...

I feel your pain.
Kinnylee has put together an excellent list. But you could easily elect to add some things as you go. Here's what I'd pare it down to if forced.
BBK II Electronic Scale @ $ 89.95
Dial Calipers non-D @ $ 28.00
Primer flip tray @ $ 13.95
Dillon 45 ACP/GAP 3-die carbide set @ $ 55.95 ...

I'd argue that the low powder sensor is far from a necessity.

Might even forego the powder check system, but that system does provide a certain warm and fuzzy.

You need a couple of manuals. One should be Lyman's.

You'll need a scale. I like the Pact BBK. Digital.

Recommend a primer flip tray and ...