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Long range loads for 44 Mag carbine?
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<blockquote data-quote="engineer40" data-source="post: 1214613" data-attributes="member: 90399"><p>My Dad switched to a Henry level action in 44 Mag last year for whitetail hunting. He usually hunts along some fields and I know he would like to be able to reach further out (Shotgun or straight walled cartridge only area of the state). </p><p></p><p>He has been reloading for many decades. But I don't think he has done much research on different powder+bullet combos that might serve him better. </p><p></p><p>Obviously he is not going to be taking 600 yard shots with this rifle. </p><p></p><p>But I'm really curious if you guys have any suggestions on a powder type that works best in a 44 Mag carbine length barrel? </p><p></p><p>And with what weight bullet will give the most energy (still with good terminal ballistics) at extended ranges? Maybe out to 200 yards... maybe... I've never loaded for the 44 Mag myself; so it's possible I'm being too optimistic. </p><p></p><p>I just know I had a load I liked in my 40S&W pistol. And it didn't go much faster out of my 40S&W carbine. I gained over 300fps by changing powders and still staying within SAAMI pressures. (Calm down. I don't hunt with my 40S&W carbine. Just using it as an example). <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>I think he is using the Hornady 240gr bullets with Blue Dot today for his hunting loads. </p><p></p><p>Thanks all!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="engineer40, post: 1214613, member: 90399"] My Dad switched to a Henry level action in 44 Mag last year for whitetail hunting. He usually hunts along some fields and I know he would like to be able to reach further out (Shotgun or straight walled cartridge only area of the state). He has been reloading for many decades. But I don't think he has done much research on different powder+bullet combos that might serve him better. Obviously he is not going to be taking 600 yard shots with this rifle. But I'm really curious if you guys have any suggestions on a powder type that works best in a 44 Mag carbine length barrel? And with what weight bullet will give the most energy (still with good terminal ballistics) at extended ranges? Maybe out to 200 yards... maybe... I've never loaded for the 44 Mag myself; so it's possible I'm being too optimistic. I just know I had a load I liked in my 40S&W pistol. And it didn't go much faster out of my 40S&W carbine. I gained over 300fps by changing powders and still staying within SAAMI pressures. (Calm down. I don't hunt with my 40S&W carbine. Just using it as an example). :) I think he is using the Hornady 240gr bullets with Blue Dot today for his hunting loads. Thanks all! [/QUOTE]
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