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 Best .41 Magnum Bullets
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08/24/2009 10:17 PM
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Since I don't reload, what would be the best factory ammo to use for whitetail hunting with the .41 magnum.
Thad
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Re: Best .41 Magnum Bullets
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08/24/2009 10:53 PM
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Renster of N.H.
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Thad,
I'm a big fan of Federal's Castcore premium hunting line. I have utilized their 300 grain castcore in .44 Magnum in the past with very good results. Essentially, they drill holes straight through just about anything. Federal makes a 250 grain Castcore for the .41 Magnum. I highly recommend it.
Renster
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Re: Best .41 Magnum Bullets
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08/25/2009 12:06 AM
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tinkerer
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Cor-Bon also makes a nice 170 JTC that really moving and makes a nice cavity.
Larry
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Re: Best .41 Magnum Bullets
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08/25/2009 12:36 AM
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wapitirod
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in cast the Federal Cast Core or Buffalo bore and for jacketed Winchester Platinum or Silver tip.
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Re: Best .41 Magnum Bullets
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08/25/2009 1:25 AM
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jdmax
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I have used federal 180gr xpb with good success. Shot 8 point last year at forty yards broke both shoulders and lodged under hide on off side.Bullet expanded to .731" and retained 100% of its weight. Also grizzly ammo 250gr wfngc is really good, shoots consistent and alot of power.
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08/25/2009 1:58 AM
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I would suggest the Winchester Platinum Tip HP. Unless they've changed, I've always found the Silver Tips to be somewhat anemic. The cast core would work well as would the Remington 210 JSP.
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08/25/2009 1:08 PM
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Another vote for Buffalo Bore's offerings......
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08/25/2009 3:05 PM
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Federal's Cast-Core is a good one.
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08/25/2009 9:29 PM
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jamesfromjersey
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Thad, A good place to start would be to read the recent aticle
by Gary on the S&W model 57 in 41mag.He takes a good size boar and describes bullet performance on Win. Plat. Tip ammo. Federal also offers a 210JHP in their Fusion line of ammo. I recently picked up a box of Buffalo Bore`s 170gr JHP with a listed MV of 1650FPS but have not had time to test it in my 657.Good luck.
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Re: Best .41 Magnum Bullets
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08/26/2009 10:11 PM
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Thad
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Thanks for the help. Now I just need to try a few and see which one shoots the best.
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Re: Best .41 Magnum Bullets
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08/26/2009 11:51 PM
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nuclearweasel
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Speer's 210 Gold Dot isn't shabby either. It is marketed as a self defense load but it will knock the vitals right out of a whitetail if you ask it to.
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Re: Best .41 Magnum Bullets
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08/30/2009 10:11 PM
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FLS
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Best factory load Ive used is the Winchester Platinum Tip.
Favorite 41 mag bullet for reloading is the old Speer 220 gr JSP 1/2 jacket.
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09/05/2009 7:04 PM
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bisleyfan44
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There are many good bullets listed above that will work well on deer. I prefer the Win Platinum Tip. Heavy for caliber and extremely accurate in my guns. Extra large exit holes are a nice bonus as well.
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Re: Best .41 Magnum Bullets
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10/29/2009 6:22 PM
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AHunter2377
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Hey guys I am new here but.... I have used the Federal CastCore successfully on Black Bear here in Pennsylvania. I have some older loads which were hotter than the CastCore specs of today. I have also used the Winchester Platinum Tip's on WT Deer. Great performance from both and accurate out of my S&W 657 7.5 inch barrel w/ Bushness 2-6X scope.
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