44 magnum in trapper

mjc · March 5, 2006, 07:01 PM

So, i got a bunch of bullets from my buddy that owns a gunshop, and couldn't use them all, so i had to buy a couple 44 magnums to use some of the bullets. Anyway i got a Ruger redhawk 7" and a winchester 94 trapper 16".
I'm looking for some good loads for both/ either, using some cast 240s and or XTP 240's. I'd like to use for bear this spring and am interested in thoughts/ opions on which bullet will perform better. I don't mind practicing with what i hunt with, so i don't need light loads, although i'm wondering if i can use 44 specials in the trapper.

mtnboomer · March 6, 2006, 01:20 AM

Buy a box and go to the range. If the rifle feeds and fires them without any problems - the answer is yes. Pistol-caliber lever guns have a habit of being picky about using "Special" ammo - than includes .357/.38 as well.

kingudaroad · March 6, 2006, 09:55 AM

H110 or W296 are some real good powders for hunting velocities.

Get a good loading manual and go by it. Most will suggest using magnum primers with these slow burning powders.

March 5, 2006, 07:01 PM	#1
mjc Member Join Date: March 5, 2006 Posts: 35	44 magnum in trapper So, i got a bunch of bullets from my buddy that owns a gunshop, and couldn't use them all, so i had to buy a couple 44 magnums to use some of the bullets. Anyway i got a Ruger redhawk 7" and a winchester 94 trapper 16". I'm looking for some good loads for both/ either, using some cast 240s and or XTP 240's. I'd like to use for bear this spring and am interested in thoughts/ opions on which bullet will perform better. I don't mind practicing with what i hunt with, so i don't need light loads, although i'm wondering if i can use 44 specials in the trapper. Last edited by mjc; March 5, 2006 at 07:53 PM.

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March 6, 2006, 09:55 AM	#3
kingudaroad Senior Member Join Date: March 11, 2005 Location: austin Posts: 735	H110 or W296 are some real good powders for hunting velocities. Get a good loading manual and go by it. Most will suggest using magnum primers with these slow burning powders.