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Fisher · September 16, 2000, 10:42 PM

Like Jack I use W296 to load my 44 mag rounds. I prefer to use the Hornady XTP 240 gr. JHP for deer hunting. Since I'm using a contender I won't tell you how much powder I'm using, but the velocity is up to 1500 fps.

I've never tried using cast bullets because of the leading problems that would accure at those velocities.

September 16, 2000, 10:42 PM	#4
Fisher Senior Member Join Date: August 14, 1999 Location: Reynoldsburg, Ohio Posts: 329	Like Jack I use W296 to load my 44 mag rounds. I prefer to use the Hornady XTP 240 gr. JHP for deer hunting. Since I'm using a contender I won't tell you how much powder I'm using, but the velocity is up to 1500 fps. I've never tried using cast bullets because of the leading problems that would accure at those velocities.