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Slamfire · June 19, 2012, 08:41 AM

In my M629 with a five inch barrel, 8.5 grains Unique in 44 Mag cases is just over 1000 fps with 240 Lead bullets.

At 1000 fps I would go lead, it is more likely to deform than jacketed bullets.

June 19, 2012, 08:41 AM	#5
Slamfire Senior Member Join Date: May 27, 2007 Posts: 5,261	In my M629 with a five inch barrel, 8.5 grains Unique in 44 Mag cases is just over 1000 fps with 240 Lead bullets. At 1000 fps I would go lead, it is more likely to deform than jacketed bullets. __________________ If I'm not shooting, I'm reloading.