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darkgael · November 9, 2012, 01:38 PM

2700j or 2000j... You need substantial cartridge in order to get that energy at 100 yards. None of the pistol cartridges mentioned for lever gun use will do.
The .444 will as will the .45-70. Not the .357, not the .44 magnum, not even the .30-30.
Pete

November 9, 2012, 01:38 PM	#16
darkgael Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2006 Location: Homes in Brooklyn, NY and in Pennsylvania. Posts: 5,473	Joules 2700j or 2000j... You need substantial cartridge in order to get that energy at 100 yards. None of the pistol cartridges mentioned for lever gun use will do. The .444 will as will the .45-70. Not the .357, not the .44 magnum, not even the .30-30. Pete __________________ “Auto racing, bull fighting, and mountain climbing are the only real sports ... all others are games.” Ernest Hemingway ... NRA Life Member