44 mag ammo

BJ4X4 · Dec 16, 2008

I hunt with either a Ruger SBH 7 1/2" or a Redhawk 4", both in 44 Mag. I like heavy cast bullets, have used Buffalo Bore & Garrett ammo. Has anyone used anything else thats good, but cheaper? Someone told me about Reeds ammo, looks good, and less expensive too! Also, has anyone used Double Tap in 44 mag?

HandgunHTR · Dec 16, 2008

Before I started loading my own I used the Hornady XTPs. They work great for deer and hogs.

I haven't seen a good "factory" hard cast loading other than what you mentioned. You may want to consider a Semi Jacketed Soft point as well.

Twenty five ought six · Dec 16, 2008

Hard cast bullets may not be legal.

Just be aware of that.

Bonaire-Dave · Dec 16, 2008

Try Fiocci 240gr soft point.

fishtail · Dec 16, 2008

In my 7 1/2" Ruger SBH been loading 180gr Hornady XTP with excellent results.
Killed to 80 yards, expands perfect and stays intact.

Handgunner · Dec 16, 2008

I used to shoot the 250gr Gold Dot partitions with great accuracy.

Now I'm shooting 200gr Hornady XTP's with the same accuracy, just a little less muzzle flip.

Devastating on deer...

BJ4X4 · Dec 18, 2008

thanks for the comments, I also like the hornady xtp's for hollow points

firebiker · Dec 19, 2008

I use 240 grain Deer Stoppers, they are made by Georgia Arms and you can pick them up at any Gun show, use them in my pistol and Rifle and swear by them.

BJ4X4 · Dec 19, 2008

firebiker said:
I use 240 grain Deer Stoppers, they are made by Georgia Arms and you can pick them up at any Gun show, use them in my pistol and Rifle and swear by them.

Are these hardcast or hollowpoints? can I order them from somewhere, or are they only available at gun shows? Thanks!

HandgunHTR · Dec 19, 2008

You can order GA ammo from their website (IIRC). But you would be better off getting it from the gunshow. The entry fee to the show will probably be cheaper than the shipping.

Also, if you know somebody from over my way (Villa Rica) they could pick it up for you at the store and give it to you when you meet.

BJ4X4 · Dec 21, 2008

10-4, thanks for the info

ATLRoach · Dec 22, 2008

balvarik said:
Twenty five ought six,
I got this e-mail from the GA DNR!
You sure weren't "Whistling Dixie"!

Sir/Ma'am,
Please clarify the page 7,2008 Georgia Hunting Regulation:{Expanding Bullet}
DEER & BEAR FIREARMS: Modern Rifles
and Handguns: Centerfire Only, .22-cal. or larger
with expanding bullets.

Is a 44magnum handgun loaded with 300grain cast semi-wadcutter a legal load?
Mike

Sir,

Semi-wadcutters and wadcutters are not legal bullets for hunting in Georgia. Examples of legal bullets are hollow points, soft points, and ballistic tips.

Sincerely,

Alex Coley
Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Wildlife Resources Division
Game Management-Walton Complex
2065 U.S. Highway 278 S.E.
Social Circle, GA 30025
770-918-6416
Alex.Coley@dnr.state.ga.us

Mike

Funny is they allow cast lead and round balls for Muzzlestuffers.

tv_racin_fan · Dec 23, 2008

There was a time when if you wanted to hunt with a 357 it had to be a six inch or better gun. I bought my Ruger GP100 just that way. The next year the rules were changed to read any round delivering 500ft lbs at 50 yards I believe (may have been 100). There were only a couple 357 loads that were legal.

The lead ball and conicals used in a muzzle loader are pure lead (unless you cast your own differently). Most cast bullets are hard cast not pure lead.

ATLRoach · Dec 23, 2008

tv_racin_fan said:
There was a time when if you wanted to hunt with a 357 it had to be a six inch or better gun. I bought my Ruger GP100 just that way. The next year the rules were changed to read any round delivering 500ft lbs at 50 yards I believe (may have been 100). There were only a couple 357 loads that were legal.

The lead ball and conicals used in a muzzle loader are pure lead (unless you cast your own differently). Most cast bullets are hard cast not pure lead.

It was 500lb at 100yds up until a few years ago.

BJ4X4 · Dec 23, 2008

I do alot of hog hunting in other states, thats where I like to use hardcast, for deer here at home hollowpoints do the job. Although I never did understand the reasoning behind the whole expanding bullet thing, hardcast bullets work ALOT better on hogs and bear because they usually penetrate completely through, breaking down anything in the way and leaving a good blood trail, if trailing is even necessary. Hollowpoints can expand and STOP inside an animal, maybe not causing enough damage to make a clean kill! I wish Ga would change that law, no harm that I know of by using a hardcast bullet. Please correct me if I'm wrong!

HandgunHTR · Dec 23, 2008

BJ4X4,

You are not wrong. Hardcast bullets perform very well for all hunting applications. It will punch right through them. What I don't understand is that my .243 with Speer Grand Slams is perfectly legal, but my .44 with hardcast is not. The .44 hardcast will leave a bigger wound channel than the .243.

BJ4X4 · Dec 23, 2008

Exactly my point! I too hunt with handguns only, and I'm just not comfortable trusting a hollowpoint to bring down a big hog or ? It's taking a chance that you'll lose that animal, I like to stop 'em in their tracks. With a high powered rifle, you have more velocity and energy to get the job done, but with a revolver, you need all the help you can get. I shot a 250lb boar last yr using a jsp at approx 60-70 yds with iron sights, so shot placement wasn't exact, the bullet did not pass through, there was no blood trail, I was lucky I didn't lose it! I found it after it had run about 100 yds. It was hit in the ribs. I have taken similar shots using hardcast bullets and they dropped immediately!

BJ4X4 · Dec 23, 2008

HandgunHTR said:
Before I started loading my own I used the Hornady XTPs. They work great for deer and hogs.

I haven't seen a good "factory" hard cast loading other than what you mentioned. You may want to consider a Semi Jacketed Soft point as well.

So, what do you use now that you reload, and with the XTP's did you use 240's or 300's or ?

Jud · Dec 26, 2008

Might try Winchester Ranger SXT in 44 mag. Works good for me.

BJ4X4 · Dec 27, 2008

10-4, I'll check 'em out, thanks

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