I used to shoot pistols and reload a fair amount.
I was away from it for years but recently dusted off the old Rockchucker and cranked out a few 38/357's.
I don't have bullets or cases for 44 magnum, yet. I do have dies, primers and 296 and Unique
I want to hunt this fall with my 44 mag revolver. I will be in a location in the SE that has unwanted hogs and deer.
Shooting will be as determined by how well I can shoot accurately... maybe 35 yards ?? I plan to sit and rest revolver on something.
I want to have a load that: 1. Shoots as accurate as I can hold. 2. Will be enough to punch a hole in these smaller to medium pigs and 3. Will be adequate for smaller to medium whitetail.
I like the idea of hard cast to practice with but I don't cast my own. Would quality cast bullts do the trick without leading my barrel?
I have thought about cheap plated bullets for practice and a good quality JHP for accuracy and hunting work.
What FPS would I need to push a 240 grain bullet?
Any and all information will be appreciated...
Like I say I used to shoot the 44 but I have never hunted with it.
And all I ever shot was JHP's at paper.
Thanks
I was away from it for years but recently dusted off the old Rockchucker and cranked out a few 38/357's.
I don't have bullets or cases for 44 magnum, yet. I do have dies, primers and 296 and Unique
I want to hunt this fall with my 44 mag revolver. I will be in a location in the SE that has unwanted hogs and deer.
Shooting will be as determined by how well I can shoot accurately... maybe 35 yards ?? I plan to sit and rest revolver on something.
I want to have a load that: 1. Shoots as accurate as I can hold. 2. Will be enough to punch a hole in these smaller to medium pigs and 3. Will be adequate for smaller to medium whitetail.
I like the idea of hard cast to practice with but I don't cast my own. Would quality cast bullts do the trick without leading my barrel?
I have thought about cheap plated bullets for practice and a good quality JHP for accuracy and hunting work.
What FPS would I need to push a 240 grain bullet?
Any and all information will be appreciated...
Like I say I used to shoot the 44 but I have never hunted with it.
And all I ever shot was JHP's at paper.
Thanks