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 .44 Magnum recommendations
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07/22/2013 10:33 PM
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kujones
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I am new to handgun hunting; weapon of choice is a Ruger SBH and will be hunting Whitetail in East/Central TX. Body weight probably under 150 lbs. What recommendations are there for factory ammunition in the 240 to 250 bullet weight range? What recommendations are there for 240-250 grain bullets for hand loading?
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Re: .44 Magnum recommendations
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07/23/2013 12:22 AM
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Gary
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I have found that the Remington 240 SJHP shoots very well out of the SBH's. It has been around forever and I believe it's the bullet that the 44 was introduced with in '55. I've killed cow elk with that bullet and it's certainly capable for whitetail. For handloading I like the 270 gr. Speer Deep Curl (Gold Dot). It's a SP but very accurate. Barnes also makes a 225 XPB that would no doubt be awesome too.
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Re: .44 Magnum recommendations
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07/23/2013 12:34 AM
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GlennS
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Gary is spot on. The Remington bullet is excellent and I found it surprisingly accurate! The only other one I'd mention is the XTP 240. It's an excellent performer on whitetail in my experiences from handguns to muzzleloaders. Good luck!
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Re: .44 Magnum recommendations
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07/23/2013 1:39 AM
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kujones
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Re: .44 Magnum recommendations
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07/23/2013 1:41 AM
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WiseGuy
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another vote for the XTP.
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Re: .44 Magnum recommendations
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07/23/2013 4:26 AM
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rlb
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Winchester's 210 Silvertip is a good one also.
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Re: .44 Magnum recommendations
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07/23/2013 3:56 PM
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reflex264
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That old Remington factory load is still a great way to go on deer. Handloaded I like the 240XTP. The 255gr Cast Performance bullet also rocks. Magnus bullets Keith bullet is very good. reflex264
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07/24/2013 12:38 AM
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racksmasher1
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Another vote for the Hornady XTP.
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Re: .44 Magnum recommendations
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07/24/2013 1:57 AM
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Buckeye33
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The 240 XTPs shot the best in several guns. This bullet did a fine job for me last year when I killed my whitetail.
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Re: .44 Magnum recommendations
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07/25/2013 1:43 AM
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Sigforall
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Curly loads 240 grain Swift A Frames for us to use in our .44 mags with excellent results.
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07/25/2013 3:04 AM
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linebaugh
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Re: .44 Magnum recommendations
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07/25/2013 11:34 PM
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cfish2
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I've had success withe the Remington that Gary mentioned and and great success with the 240 XTPs. On white tail.
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Re: .44 Magnum recommendations
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07/26/2013 12:46 AM
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levergunfan
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My vote is for the Speer Gold Dot(deep curl) bullets. I used them to take a 160lb doe with just one shot two seasons ago. It was only about 20ft, but the bullet seemed to do everything I asked of it.
You really can't go wrong with an XTP, but my hands on success has been with the Gold Dots.
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07/28/2013 11:05 PM
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jamesfromjersey
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I still have a coffee can full of Remington 240gr. JHP bullets. Their expansion rate is tremendous and can take a whitetail in short order when put in the right place. The 240gr XTP in factory ammo has been used on hogs from a Dan Wesson with 8" barrel and never failed. Good luck and good huntin....
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Re: .44 Magnum recommendations
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07/29/2013 10:48 PM
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Redhawk500
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Winchester's 210 Silvertip is a good one also. +1 As to reloading for deer, practice is first so I chose cheap bulk 210 grain Remington 210 grain JHPs.
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