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The dies are on the way, now for a mold.Next question is what bullet weight do you prefer for deer hunting. I am leaning towards a 195gr swc from Lee,cast from straight ww I am guessing the should be closer to 200grains.I would like to hear some of your thoughts as to bullet weights in this caliber.

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I've never hunted with my 41's but I prefer 210 grain for light-duty stuff and 265 grain hardcast for hiking in bear territory. My Redhawk REALLY liked the old, discontinued 210 grain sem-jacketed Speer bullets and I would not hesitate to hunt with them if I hadn't shot all I had!

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240-250 gr "LBT" Type, H110 a grain or so under Hodgdons listed max Magnum primer and Starline brass. Excellent accuracy in 4 different guns, 3 Rugers and a Marlin Cowboy 1894, I think it will shoot through just about anything, including the buck in my Avatar.
Kevin

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Don't overload it. If you want to shoot heavier than 240's you'd be better served moving up in diameter.

Something from 210 to 240 grn is an ideal deer & bear hunting boolit,, cast LBT style is proven!

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I suggest an accurate design weighing 210--215g.

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