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Would like opinions from people who hunt with .44 mag's on bullet selection for hogs and deer. Not expecting one bullet to do both. Was thinking a cast Keith style bullet for hogs and something that would expand better for deer. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
\"So long as the new moon returns in heaven a bent, beautiful bow, so long will the fascination of archery keep hold of the hearts of men.\" - MAURICE THOMPSON, The Witchery of Archery. 1878
Black Duck
A semi jacketed soft point is the best in 240 grain. I have used the hollow points with success also. Do not go with the 185 grain... it has better ballistics but lacks the umph that the big bullets do.
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Sasha, Thanks, I'll take umph anyday.
\"So long as the new moon returns in heaven a bent, beautiful bow, so long will the fascination of archery keep hold of the hearts of men.\" - MAURICE THOMPSON, The Witchery of Archery. 1878
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Federal Hydro-shock 240 gr. The only bullet you need. The last deer i shot with one you could run a broom handle through the deer. I have never seen any bullet do that much damage to a deer. I shot the deer at 90 yards with a ruger bolt action 44mag and he never moved a muscle, he did not hop, he did not twitch, he just fell stone ass dead.
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The best load/bullet combo that I have found for any game with the .44 maggie is a 250 grn Keith style semi wadcutter with gas check pushed by 21 grains of Alliant 2400.
Snake
Reloaders love a good piece of brass<br />Not only did Samuel colt make all men equal.....He also made it easier for me to sleep well at <br />night
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Damn, Snake, do you sell ammo for a living?
Originally Posted by dfasano
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I have heard nothing but good about the keith style bullet. I have been practicing with the 250gr. with 17gr. of 2400.
\"So long as the new moon returns in heaven a bent, beautiful bow, so long will the fascination of archery keep hold of the hearts of men.\" - MAURICE THOMPSON, The Witchery of Archery. 1878
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Longbow, which .44 rifle are you shooting?
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I'm shooting a Taurus pistol with an 8" barrel. Not a bad gun for the money. Very accurate, but things need tightened up after you put a few box's of ammo through it mostly the scews in the hand grip.
\"So long as the new moon returns in heaven a bent, beautiful bow, so long will the fascination of archery keep hold of the hearts of men.\" - MAURICE THOMPSON, The Witchery of Archery. 1878
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Keith knew his stuff...
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No but I load more than my share and shoot way more than anyone person has a right toOriginally posted by dukhntr:
Damn, Snake, do you sell ammo for a living?
Snake
Reloaders love a good piece of brass<br />Not only did Samuel colt make all men equal.....He also made it easier for me to sleep well at <br />night
Team HIGHTIDE
longbow, you should've spent a little more and got a Ruger SuperRedhawk 7" .44 mag. I have shot 250+ rounds through it and not a problem yet. It will flat lay one down with the Federal HydroShocks!
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cant afford the best you buy the rest maybe thats what he liked [img]graemlins/confused.gif[/img]
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I HAVE A SUPER REDHAWK WITH A LEUPOLD SCOPE THAT SHOOTS VERY GOOD BUT NEVER HUNTED WITH IT JUST FOR FUN
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Thanks to all for info and imput. I can live with the hand grip getting loose after a 100 rounds. I'm not going to make a living out of hunting with a hand gun, just want to do something different once and a while. I've owned redhawks and blackhawks, they are without a doubt fine pistols.
\"So long as the new moon returns in heaven a bent, beautiful bow, so long will the fascination of archery keep hold of the hearts of men.\" - MAURICE THOMPSON, The Witchery of Archery. 1878
Team HIGHTIDE
Have you thought about replacing the grip with a Hogue grip?
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Thats a good thought Johnny Reb, thanks.
\"So long as the new moon returns in heaven a bent, beautiful bow, so long will the fascination of archery keep hold of the hearts of men.\" - MAURICE THOMPSON, The Witchery of Archery. 1878
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