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Long range loads for 44 Mag carbine?
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<blockquote data-quote="ATH" data-source="post: 1214696" data-attributes="member: 1656"><p>Using a Ruger Deerhunter semi auto with iron sights, I've taken deer to 140 yards with 240gr XTPs over a near-book-max load of H110. I can duplicate that same load and POI with AA2400. Two holes through the lungs. DRT on a dozen deer 100-140 yards.</p><p></p><p>Even with a scope I don't think I'd try much further than 150. 200 is questionable. I have not run the ballistics to determine if velocity has run below the reliable expansion velocity for the bullet though. </p><p></p><p>I'd definitely try the FTX bullets if long range with that cartridge were a concern. Typically I carry the Ruger as a second gun when carrying a longer range gun to be used when expected shots are >100 yards. When I still hunt I swap guns, sling the long range gun, and palm the Ruger.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ATH, post: 1214696, member: 1656"] Using a Ruger Deerhunter semi auto with iron sights, I've taken deer to 140 yards with 240gr XTPs over a near-book-max load of H110. I can duplicate that same load and POI with AA2400. Two holes through the lungs. DRT on a dozen deer 100-140 yards. Even with a scope I don't think I'd try much further than 150. 200 is questionable. I have not run the ballistics to determine if velocity has run below the reliable expansion velocity for the bullet though. I'd definitely try the FTX bullets if long range with that cartridge were a concern. Typically I carry the Ruger as a second gun when carrying a longer range gun to be used when expected shots are >100 yards. When I still hunt I swap guns, sling the long range gun, and palm the Ruger. [/QUOTE]
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