44 cabine ammo choices

[GreenMntRanger]

I know the 44 carbine (deerstalker) was developed around the 240gn 44 magnum. And I know that lead bullets will heavily foul the gas port. I'm wondering if semi jacketed rounds like Winchester's Big Bore 44 would be okay or should I run full jacketed ammo?

 

[Hvymax]

Pretty sure JSP or JHP is the way to go. As long as the jacket covers the bearing surface of the bullet.

 

[RC44Mag]

240gn JSP with exposed tips in my '66 as the front of bullet doesn't touch the bore. Medium to hot loads all work well

 

[upter43]

I've shot Hornady 200 gr XTPs in my '61 with good success. Shot a few NC whitetails with it while living there. Would be interested to hear how the FTXs perform?

 

[flyer898]

I really like Hornady's 265 grain jacketed flat-point (designed for the .444 Marlin) in the Ruger carbine and my Redhawk revolvers.