Thread: loads for 44 mag 16" barrel

hi guys, got a 44 mag lever i have a sig bdx scope here im looking to wack on her wondering how far u guys have shot with the 44 mag and what projectiles- load data any help appreciated looking at the hornady ftx 225 grainers under ADI 2205

cheers =)

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What make of 44

Up around 23-23.5gr with a 240XTP which whacked a couple a wallabies and scared the shit out of a 3rd at 130m. Magnum primer and a good crimp required.

was looking at ornady page and they go on about the ftx been the best lever gun projectile but there page says the xtp has a better BC

and its a Rossi puma

What sort of mount are you using as I have a browning 92 in 44mag which I would love to scope and Im sure the xtra weight will reduce the boot of the steel buttplate .

I have a Marlin 1894 with same length barrel.
Shoots 240 grain cast bullets with 9 grains AP70, or 240 grain XTP with 22 grain 2205 (both ADI powders)
If you want subsonic 7 grains of Trailboss with cast bullets.

Basenjiboy, what u rekon to the 240 xtp how far have u shot out to? droped animals?

I like the XTP for long shots, my longest has been 135 metres (pig) with a perfect mushroom.
I prefer cast lead with a semi-wadcutter profile for close shots as they don't shed jackets.

With open sites i can keep all 7 rounds on an A5 at 100 yards, but haven't done much beyond that!
(however my Marlin has the microgroove barrel, which is very different to your Rossi)

awesome cheers, think im going to run the 240 xtp

I was running the 240 gr XTP’s and swear by them.

Even when I was researching loads all the forums here and abroad were pointing at the XTP’s.

For my shooter which was a Ruger carbine I was using 23 gr AR2205, Federal large pistol primer & the 240 gr XTP

The XTP performs as it should mushrooming beautifully if you get to recover any!

I only shot a handful of Sika with that load & I nick named that rifle/cartridge the “Hammer of Thor” for good reason as you’ll experience for yourself.

Dirty Harry will be proud of you going with a .44

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