Thread: Cast .44 loads

Got a 16in Rossi lever action,looking to load cast bullets for deer at bush hunting ranges,any advice on loads and powder?have heard AP70 is good but not tried it,have 2205 and trail boss on hand.how heavy a crimp do I need for the tube mag?shot it with the red dot and my 240g xtp hand load @ 50m and got nice 2in group,thinking about trying roberts(shooternz)280g flat nose bullets. Thanks