kmrcstintn
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I've been wanting a pistol caliber rifle to match one of my magnum revolvers (.357 magnum or .44 magnum); optimally, I would go for a Marlin 1894 lever action carbine, but they cost too much (overtime availability at work is cut down & I have way too much credit card debt); after determining budget limitations, I opted for a HR 1871 HandiRifle in .44 mag (single shot, blued, synthetic forearm & buttstock, adjustable sights, drilled-n-tapped receiver)and put it on layaway;
I have a S&W 629 PowerPort in .44 mag to match and the load that grouped the best (50 yards, open sights, offhand shooting) is Remington 180gr UMC jacketed softpoint; this load is 'relatively rated' by Remington @ 1600 + fps at the muzzle (assuming it is a 6" vented test barrel that they state in testing their express pistol loads)
is a 180gr load too fast for a carbine length rifle? do I need a heavier-n-slower load in the 240gr to 300gr range so the bullet doesn't overexpand upon impact?
I have a S&W 629 PowerPort in .44 mag to match and the load that grouped the best (50 yards, open sights, offhand shooting) is Remington 180gr UMC jacketed softpoint; this load is 'relatively rated' by Remington @ 1600 + fps at the muzzle (assuming it is a 6" vented test barrel that they state in testing their express pistol loads)
is a 180gr load too fast for a carbine length rifle? do I need a heavier-n-slower load in the 240gr to 300gr range so the bullet doesn't overexpand upon impact?