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44 Mag bullets

Discussion in 'Handloading and Reloading' started by presspuller, Jan 2, 2013.

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  1. presspuller

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    I use Rainiers for all my reloading with the exception of .30-06 (because they don't make one for that) and .44 Magnum (because I shoot a .44 Desert Eagle and it requires near-max loads). There is nothing wrong with the LeadSafe rounds that I have found.
     
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  3. jack44

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    I use beartooth 300gr. for my blackhawk 44mag.
     

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  4. ColtPythonElite

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    I can get Hornady XTPs at Walmart for 23 bucks.
     
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    i load xtp also but sometimes i can get the rem 240gr sjhp for $19 for 100. the only thing you cant do with these bullets is load compressed rounds the tip is too soft. might try some of those lead safe.
     
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  6. HKGuns

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    Hornady XTP's and Oregon Trail LSWC for me.
     
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    It depends on what you're going to use the gun for. If for hunting, a Keith-style SWC or else an XTP Hornady ... the one you choose depends on the game and the velocity of your load. Some HP-XTPs come apart easily at high speeds.
     
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    "240gr sjhp for $19 for 100. the only thing you cant do with these bullets is load compressed rounds the tip is too soft."

    There is always a work-a-round.

    Get a 'Hot-glue' gun. Oil the nose and hollow point bullet, run a dob of 'hot-glue' onto the bullet, let it setup/cool. It will fall off. Trim the glue dob to fit into your seating die and adjust the seating depth. After a hundred or so rounds, a new glue dob may be needed.

    The noise/hollow point is not deformed.
     
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    Berry's has 44 HPs for $81.54 and FREE SHIPPING on orders over $50.
     
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    presspuller, I wouldn't hesitate. I've used the Rainier bullets in a 500 S&W Mag rifle and had good results.
     
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