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 44 mag Accurate Factory Loads HELP
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11/04/2014 3:56 PM
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I am sure this has been discussed at length somewhere in this forum but I am new and don't really know how to search.
What are some accurate 44 mag factory loads (I do not reload), for deer hunting. I have a S&W 629-6 classic, it has been redone by the S&W performance center and is scoped. Gun shoots great.
Bullets are just real expensive and I would like to cull the group down. I am hearing good things about Hornady's 225 gr FTX.
All input would be appreciated.
Last edited by eds; 11/04/2014 4:06 PM.
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Re: 44 mag Accurate Factory Loads HELP
[Re: eds]
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11/04/2014 4:08 PM
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tyler.woodard04
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what were you shooting when the "gun shoots great"?
Tyler
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Re: Accurate Factory Loads
[Re: eds]
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11/04/2014 4:09 PM
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Whitworth
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I've experienced great accuracy with both the 240 and 300 grain Hornady loads (although the 300s are not currently available. Also really like Double Tap's 320 grain WFN load.
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Re: 44 mag Accurate Factory Loads HELP
[Re: eds]
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11/04/2014 4:24 PM
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TCScout
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I have found PMC 240 grain TCSP shoots really well.
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Re: 44 mag Accurate Factory Loads HELP
[Re: TCScout]
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11/04/2014 4:30 PM
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I was just shooting cheap Remington UMC 44 Mag 180gr JSP. They shoot very good. 4inch plates at 65yards no problem. Just wanted something a little better for deer hunting. I am not new to hunting by any means just new to hand gun deer hunting.
Like I said I just don't want to spend a ton of money trying bullet after bullet if someone can help me focus in on just a few to try.
Thanks!!
Last edited by eds; 11/04/2014 4:31 PM.
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Re: 44 mag Accurate Factory Loads HELP
[Re: eds]
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11/04/2014 4:36 PM
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Whitworth
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Hornady 240 is a good one.
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Re: 44 mag Accurate Factory Loads HELP
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11/04/2014 5:56 PM
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I was just shooting cheap Remington UMC 44 Mag 180gr JSP. They shoot very good. 4inch plates at 65yards no problem. Just wanted something a little better for deer hunting. I am not new to hunting by any means just new to hand gun deer hunting.
Like I said I just don't want to spend a ton of money trying bullet after bullet if someone can help me focus in on just a few to try.
Thanks!! This ammo is good for deer. Years ago, before I got into reloading and before I learned on the internet it takes a 300gr bullet to kill a deer, I killed several whitetail with that ammo. My cousin uses it currently and it still kills 'em. 
It takes 43 muscles to frown and 17 to smile, but only 3 for proper trigger squeeze.
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Re: 44 mag Accurate Factory Loads HELP
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11/04/2014 11:52 PM
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Chance Weldon
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They weren't 44 Mags, but I've found Hornady has always done well. Try the 240 grain XTP loads if you can find them.
Formerly TN Lone Wolf
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Re: 44 mag Accurate Factory Loads HELP
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11/05/2014 1:37 AM
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SChunter
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Hornady 240 XTP factory loads - fantastic accuracy and terminal performance.
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Re: 44 mag Accurate Factory Loads HELP
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11/05/2014 2:01 AM
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racksmasher1
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Hornady will serve you well.
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Re: 44 mag Accurate Factory Loads HELP
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11/05/2014 5:40 PM
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Scienceguy
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Anything that you can reliably hit a 4" plate at 65 yds is good to go accuracy wise.
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