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    American 8mm Mauser really just a 30-30?

    To the best of my knowledge PPU loads 8mm Mauser to American saami spec for ammo sold in the US. They also load what they call 8x57JS closer to Euro spec(unfortunately not sold in the USA)in the same soft point bullet. I believe it is a 196 grain soft point at about 2,460fps. Much hotter than...
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    American 8mm Mauser really just a 30-30?

    Thanks to all for the replies. Most appreciated. The responses inspired me to go out and test the winchester power points in 8mm 170 gr and 30-30 170 gr from various rifles. I didn't have any more Rem Coreloks in 30-30 left so that is why I used the PowerPoints. Here are the 10 shot averages...
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    American 8mm Mauser really just a 30-30?

    Hi there folks. I'd love to get thoughts and or opinions on this from those more knowledgeable than me. I understand the issue of why American 8mm is under loaded relative to foreign spec ammo (S&B, Norma etc). Its generally a .318 vs .323 bore thing and the dangers associated with loading the...
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    Skeeter Special

    The 44 special is a wonderful cartridge. I have a Ruger Bisley 44 special Flattop and absolutely love it. I know you stated you want to shoot magnum loads st the range so that may put the 44 special Flattop out of reach. However, my woods carry load is a 255 SWC doing 1,100 fps, not even close...
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    Has anyone EVER used more than 5 or 6 shots carrying a revolver?

    I have never been in a self defense situation where I had to fire my firearm so I have never needed a reload. I do not know anyone who was involved in a shooting who needed to reload. For CCW, I typically carry a 357 Model 60 pro series OWB on my left hip. I carry a reload on my belt on the...
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    Judge vs. Governor

    One of my shooting friends has the 3 inch magnum judge. It is a pretty cool gun. He carries it as a woods gun and as a backup during hunting season here in Pennsylvania. Definitely not my first choice and certainly not for everyone. I much prefer my Ruger Blackhawk Flattop 44 Special as a...
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    Infamy of .38 Spl

    They both replied that it has and will continue to work for many in the past but they wouldn't turn in their on duty or off duty semi automatics in 9mm anytime soon.
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    Infamy of .38 Spl

    6 foot 6 and 250 lbs is one big boy. Certainly your appearance alone must be intimidating. Backing that mass up with a 38 revolver and I'd say your reasonably safe as you go about your day to day life. I had a chance to speak with two state troopers yesterday as they came into my business for...
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    Infamy of .38 Spl

    Similar to Tallball, I carry a 38 special most days I am out and about. For me, it is all about compromise. A 38 special snubnose with a reload fits nicely into the low risk profile of my lifestyle. It also happens to be the firearm I shoot the best and have trained with most of my life. To...
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    Infamy of .38 Spl

    The 38 special is a wonderful cartridge. My dad carried a smith model 10 4 inch on duty in the 70s and 80s and a model 36 snub off duty. His duty ammo was 158 gr LRN in the early 70s then transitioned to 158 gr SWC and finally 158 gr SWCHP prior to retirement. He still prefers the 158 gr SWCHP...
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    S&W Governor?

    Interesting discussion. I don't have a horse in this race but I have shot my friend's governor. Much lighter than it looks and was surely fun to shoot at the my farm. Accurate enough to 10 yards with both buckshot and 45 colt. For the price, I believe my hard earned money is spent better...
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    Trail Gun

    My trail gun used for when I am scouting, hiking, fishing or just general woods bumming in northeast PA is a ruger blackhawk flattop in 44 special. Generally stoked with 200 grain hardcast full wadcutters or 255 grain hardcast SWC. I also use it as my sidearm while hunting as a back up to my...
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    Big Bore Hardcast Lead vs. FMJ-FP

    MaxP - many thanks for your reply. The extreme conditions you speak of are very interesting to me. I can only imagine the excitement of the bovine bash. I know you have made reference to it in your Handgun Hunting book. However, to your last point, monolithic solids, punch bullets and such are...
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    Big Bore Hardcast Lead vs. FMJ-FP

    Howdy folks, I was hoping to solicit thoughts/opinions on this topic as it relates to big bores (41 mag thru 45 colt) as I do not have any experience with FMJ-FP bullets used for hunting and or woods carry in a sidearm. I have only carried or shot hardcast bullets to date mostly in 44 special...
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    .44 special 255 gr hard cast enough for woods carry?

    I do own a 629 44 mag and have put quite a few rounds down range over the past year. However, at this time my confidence in my own ability to shoot (regardless of the target) an accurate first shot and subsequent follow up shots under extreme stress rests with the 44 special. I continue to...
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    .44 special 255 gr hard cast enough for woods carry?

    I believe the black bear you refer to was taken in PIke County, PA with a bow. That is the exact area I hunt both whitetail and small game. Many others have been taken black bears in the 500lb plus range just in the last two years. The population has exploded over the past 20 years to numbers...
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    .44 special 255 gr hard cast enough for woods carry?

    I just got back from the farm (my shooting range) and put 3 boxes of the Underwood 255 grain hardcast thru the 44 special blackhawk and 1 box of 50 buffalo bore 255 grain hardcast. Both grouped exceptionally well at both 10 and 15 yards offhand in quick fire. I tried the same drill with my...
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    .44 special 255 gr hard cast enough for woods carry?

    I seemed to have lost part of my post. I was having some major problems with the site being down. As I was saying.....I am a bit hesitant to begin reloading based on watching YouTube videos since I do not know anyone who reloads. I did learn black powder on my own a few years back with my...
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    .44 special 255 gr hard cast enough for woods carry?

    Many thanks to everyone who has responded. I will take all relevant advice to heart including picking up some cans of bdar spray and practicing how to use it. Seems pretty strightforward. 35W - You are correct in your assumption that I dont reload ammo. I use primarily Underwood because of the...
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    .44 special 255 gr hard cast enough for woods carry?

    Hi all, I am relatively new member to The High Road Forums and while I've lurked in the background reading posts for several months this is my first attempt at actually starting a thread. I am an avid hunter and fisherman in Northeast PA and spend as many days in the outdoors as possible. My...
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