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November 17, 2010, 01:44 PM | #1 |
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Leverevolution Ammo Opinions
Before I decide to jump in to Lever Rev ammo thought Id get some expert/experienced input. 44 mag to be specific.
Opinions?
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November 17, 2010, 06:24 PM | #2 |
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I have used the .357 and the 45 Colt LeverEvolution rounds and they work fine in a lever action and do give you better ballistics than a flat nosed bullet. BUT, they are loaded rather mild too and the cases are shorter than a normal round. Not as short as a 38 Special but they are about 1/16" shorter. I do think this is done to make sure they cycle correctly in ALL lever actions due to the extended ballistic tip. But it sure messes with your bullet seating and crimping a batch of cases when you reload. Sorry, no input on the 44 magnum rounds, they may be loaded normal because the 45 Colt rounds could be inserted in Granddad's old Peacemaker and if hot they might cause it to come to pieces. The 44 Magnum revolvers have always been made for hot rounds so no problem with those perhaps.
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November 17, 2010, 07:27 PM | #3 |
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http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=421367
I spent a lot of time and effort working up a load for a Ruger 77/44. See the thread above. I didn’t find them to be very accurate in the Ruger but with the micro grove in my Marlin lever action they were all right. My biggest complaint was seating the bullet. I ended up belling the case a lot more than I normally do and then had problems damaging the tip of the bullet. I contacted Hornady and they said “You should have a seater plug manufactured for the bullet.” Thank you Hornady! I had much better luck with the large PENN lead cast bullets in both guns. http://www.pennbullets.com/44/44-caliber.html I think that they are a good idea for a tube fed gun and the improved ballistics, but the cost, I don’t think they are worth it. |
November 17, 2010, 07:50 PM | #4 |
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I guess their main advantage is better long range (100+ yards) ballistics.
Where I hunt 70 yards is a long range and most shots are at 25-40 yards so I use my 44 mag handloads consisting of heavy flat nose hard cast bullets in my lever action rifle. I don't really know how accurate my loads are but I can hit the bottom of a beer can at 30 yards on every shot and thats good enough. |
November 17, 2010, 08:41 PM | #5 |
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thanks
Appreciate your time guys and expertise. For longer range I just need to get another long gun. Hm! I can hear it now..."HOW MANY MORE GUNS DO YOU NEED!!?" Just ONE more honey..
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November 18, 2010, 10:17 PM | #6 |
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I shoot them in my ruger SRH. 7.5 inch barrel. very impressed with the accuracy and velocity. Also use them exclusively in the 1895 marlin 45/70. All reloads. Haven't hunted with them yet.
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