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Offline Charlie-SA

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240 XTP vs 300 XTP
« on: June 16, 2011, 02:20:48 PM »
I've ran some Double Tap 320 grain WFN thru my .44 mag SRH w/7.5" barrell and while it shoots accurately through my gun I believe it is an overkill for the ranges I'm looking to take deer and hogs, 30 yards or less.  Also looking for something with a little less wear and tear (on me) :D 
If you were choosing between the 240 grain XTP and the 300 grain XTP (commercial loads, probably Hornady Custom) which would you choose?  We are talking south Texas deer and hogs that are generally less then 200 lbs at the range noted noted above.
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Re: 240 XTP vs 300 XTP
« Reply #1 on: June 16, 2011, 02:41:26 PM »
Both will do the job....  240gr. xtp works great!
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Re: 240 XTP vs 300 XTP
« Reply #2 on: June 16, 2011, 03:48:25 PM »
The 240 should do fine....I use it in a 6" 29 and have killed really big (>350lb) hogs with it.
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Re: 240 XTP vs 300 XTP
« Reply #3 on: June 16, 2011, 06:10:26 PM »
I've killed a bunch of deer with the 240 XTP but no hogs. I did use the 300 XTP once on a hog and didn't like what happened to the bullet. It was a long time ago around early '90s I think and the bullet may be made better now.

The hog was around 200 pounds (no scales to weight it) and I shot it between the eyes at perhaps 15'-20' as it came my way. Clearly the guide felt it was charging as he was running but I think I was just in the way of where it wanted to go.

I found the bullet just under the hide in the boar's right front shoulder and the jacket had separated from core. Now yeah it killed the hog rat there on the spot and so I can't really say the bullet failed but it sure didn't penetrate very far and did separate and so I've not used that bullet again on game since. I've never had a 240 XTP jacket separate so maybe it was just a weird fluke I dunno.
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Offline Ken ONeill

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Re: 240 XTP vs 300 XTP
« Reply #4 on: June 17, 2011, 01:24:39 AM »
In my experience, the 240 will be fine for deer and hogs. I've used both XTP's but generally use the 240 Sierra JHC which has worked perfectly well.
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Re: 240 XTP vs 300 XTP
« Reply #5 on: June 17, 2011, 01:39:24 AM »
Sir both do very well. I might shoot the heavier bullet for the pigs though. The Hornady custom XTP's shoot very accurately in all my 44's. I shoot the standard RedHawk 7.5", the Super BlackHawk 7.5", the Marlin 1894, and the I.M.I. Timberwolf. Big fan of the 44 mag.
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Re: 240 XTP vs 300 XTP
« Reply #6 on: June 17, 2011, 03:46:08 AM »
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Re: 240 XTP vs 300 XTP
« Reply #7 on: June 17, 2011, 07:58:17 AM »
The  XTP 240's have a very good reputation on deer so they should be fine on hogs with decent shot angles.  Shoot a hog with one & if it doesn't work, when he lets you down out of the tree switch to 300's!  ;D

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Re: 240 XTP vs 300 XTP
« Reply #8 on: June 17, 2011, 05:06:48 PM »
Try em both. Whichever one shoots the best for you is the best pick. I think either bullet will do the job just fine.
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Re: 240 XTP vs 300 XTP
« Reply #9 on: June 18, 2011, 03:14:35 AM »
Charlie:  if you are shooting Double Tap or any of the other more expensive brands of custom ammo, you should be reloading for that SRH of yours and if you are not, then you should start asap, and my recommendation is to begin with hardcast 240-250 gn swc slugs over Unique,  2400, H110 or WW296 powder as these would be perfect for Texas deer and hog, and then if you want to go heavier (which you should not need) you can always go up to the 300 gn bullets. 

I believe you can also purchase loaded ammo in that weight range with cast slugs, if you wish.  HTH.
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Re: 240 XTP vs 300 XTP
« Reply #10 on: June 18, 2011, 11:14:39 AM »
Quote from: Mikey on June 18, 2011, 03:14:35 AM
Charlie:  if you are shooting Double Tap or any of the other more expensive brands of custom ammo, you should be reloading for that SRH of yours and if you are not, then you should start asap, and my recommendation is to begin with hardcast 240-250 gn swc slugs over Unique,  2400, H110 or WW296 powder as these would be perfect for Texas deer and hog, and then if you want to go heavier (which you should not need) you can always go up to the 300 gn bullets. 

I believe you can also purchase loaded ammo in that weight range with cast slugs, if you wish.  HTH.

Good advice Mikey.  +1

I quit using the 300 gr XTP's for deer (218 # live weight Whitetail) after I shot through one lengthwise at 80 yards.  I also quit hunting with hollow points at the same time.  Only one ham and one shoulder had recoverable meat.  Deer was trotting and quartering away from me in an open field.  I missjudged the lead, and when I shot the bullet entered the bucks left hip.  Buck dropped on the spot and cartwheeled (running faster than I had thought)  There was an exit wound just in front and high up on the right side shoulder.  The bullet had turned at the spine and pelvis junction, and followed the spine , blowing up every other vertebrae, all the way to the shoulders where it broke the right side shoulder and exited. 

Overkill, no backstraps, no tenderloins, very little jerkey :( So I recommend either hard cast handloads or factory ammo first, jacketed soft points second, and never hollow points (too destructive)  I also recommend mid-level power loads for the ranges you are talking about.


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Re: 240 XTP vs 300 XTP
« Reply #11 on: June 18, 2011, 11:50:53 AM »
If I was younger I would consider reloading but don't want the experience at my age 8)  I appreciate all the input I think I will get a box of 300 XTPs and see how they fly for me.  I don't envision shooting past about 25-30 yards and at my skill level not at moving targets so I can minimize maqssive meat destruction.
I will see.
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Re: 240 XTP vs 300 XTP
« Reply #12 on: June 18, 2011, 12:07:16 PM »
I may not agree with your decision, based on my experience.  However, Charlie, I find no flaw in your logic.  Best of luck this season.
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