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Offline teddy12b

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What size 44mag bullet should I be using?
« on: October 14, 2007, 05:02:42 PM »
I reload for my 44mag Ruger Super Blackhawk revolver, and my recently added Puma 44 lever action rifle.

Should I be using the .430 Hornady XTP or the Speer .429? 

I'd like to cook something up that worked well in both guns just to make things a lot simpler.  I'd appreciate any helpful advice.

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Re: What size 44mag bullet should I be using?
« Reply #1 on: October 14, 2007, 05:34:15 PM »
It really shouldn't matter. Both should work equally well and certainly have in all .44 Magnum handguns and rifles I've fired them in.


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Re: What size 44mag bullet should I be using?
« Reply #2 on: October 14, 2007, 05:45:30 PM »
Try Remington 240 grain hp's. I have had great results and buy them bulk from Midway for the best price.

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Re: What size 44mag bullet should I be using?
« Reply #3 on: October 14, 2007, 06:13:10 PM »
Actually GBO Sponsor Midsouth Shooters Supply beats Midway USA's price all the time unless you have an FFL to get the discount. You really should take a look at their prices and save yourself some money.


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Re: What size 44mag bullet should I be using?
« Reply #4 on: October 15, 2007, 01:56:19 AM »
Thanks for the help guy!  I appreciate it.