44 mag 300 gr. castcore
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10/18/2010 1:53 AM
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Hey guys a GREAT BIG THANK YOU. I got to the range today. As many years that I have been shooting and not used any cast. What was I thinking.....I shot the new federal 300gr castcore in both smith's and a lever action. they all where more accurate than any jacketed bullet, really. I thought they where going to kick hard, But if I am not to crazy I think they kicked a little less. The box says they are shooting around 1150. Doesn't matter they are to accurate not to use them......Now just waiting..........
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Re: 44 mag 300 gr. castcore
[Re: gene]
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10/18/2010 4:10 AM
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Vance in AK.
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Gene, I used to shoot them in my 8&3/8 mod 29. I don't have the figures handy, but seems I was getting right at 1200fps. If I needed a factory 44 mag load that would be my 1st choice!
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Re: 44 mag 300 gr. castcore
[Re: Vance in AK.]
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10/18/2010 10:57 AM
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That's a really good load that has proven very accurate out of the revolvers I have shot them. I too wouldn't hesitate to use them on virtually any game.
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Re: 44 mag 300 gr. castcore
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10/18/2010 3:16 PM
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They are running 1275 from my 7.5" super blackhawk hunter.
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Re: 44 mag 300 gr. castcore
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10/18/2010 3:33 PM
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They are running 1275 from my 7.5" super blackhawk hunter. I looked back at my data, & mine also ran 1275 from my mod 29 (not 1200 as i said earlier when I tried to trusm my memory).
Vance in AK.
Matthew 6:33 "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you."
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Re: 44 mag 300 gr. castcore
[Re: Vance in AK.]
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10/18/2010 11:19 PM
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jsjmag
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Gene that's good news,I have been thinking about trying them in my SBH. I also want to try 300gr Grizzly wfngc has anyone used them? and what do you think about them.
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Re: 44 mag 300 gr. castcore
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10/19/2010 2:42 AM
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OK, where is a good source for the castcore stuff, cause I gots toos trys it!!!!
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Re: 44 mag 300 gr. castcore
[Re: Grendel]
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10/19/2010 3:28 AM
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Vance in AK.
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OK, where is a good source for the castcore stuff, cause I gots toos trys it!!!! For me it's the local Fred Myer! Gotta love Alaska.
Vance in AK.
Matthew 6:33 "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you."
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Re: 44 mag 300 gr. castcore
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10/19/2010 11:35 AM
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Whitworth
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OK, where is a good source for the castcore stuff, cause I gots toos trys it!!!! Midway normally carries it.
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Re: 44 mag 300 gr. castcore
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10/19/2010 12:55 PM
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gene
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I am not sure about the velocity. that is what it said on the box and I am shooting it out of a 7.5" 629 permormance center, 6"smith and a marlin lever. So It really is doing better than they say.... I got mine at the gun store that I work at. Any one that has guns and ammo can order it for you. I think you can get it at midway,chearper than dirt and a few more that I don't know about... Thanks again, very accurate......and that is what counts....
I do have another question. a 357 mag in a smith with a 8 3/8 barrel. I have not messed with them enough to hunt with. I have a chance to get one or a 6" colt. which one should I use? What distance can you get out of them for hunting. What ammo? Planning to put 4x scope or red dot on.
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Re: 44 mag 300 gr. castcore
[Re: gene]
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11/01/2010 6:18 PM
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300 grains in a 44 anywhere from 1000fps to 1300fps is largely immaterial. doesn't matter, it'll kill the same. federal, i've found, will usually not load up to claim a max load, they usually load where it's most accurate and reliable.
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