The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Bullet choices. What to choose when choices are few?

testuser · September 9, 2012, 12:30 AM

I've shot hundreds of plated bullets through my 4 inch .44 magnum, the Lee factory crimp die works well for crimping plated bullets, since it creates it's own cannelure. If done correctly, you won't cut the plating. Definitely worth a look.

I'd go with 240 grain bullets in a 4 inch, just to keep velocities up and recoil down. Full power reloads can reach close to 1300 fps from a 4 inch. The recoil from these is very stout! I can only imagine what a full power 300 grain load feels like.

FMJ won't expand and isn't intended for hunting. You want a quality SP bullet for game.

September 9, 2012, 12:30 AM	#5
testuser Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2010 Posts: 495	I've shot hundreds of plated bullets through my 4 inch .44 magnum, the Lee factory crimp die works well for crimping plated bullets, since it creates it's own cannelure. If done correctly, you won't cut the plating. Definitely worth a look. I'd go with 240 grain bullets in a 4 inch, just to keep velocities up and recoil down. Full power reloads can reach close to 1300 fps from a 4 inch. The recoil from these is very stout! I can only imagine what a full power 300 grain load feels like. FMJ won't expand and isn't intended for hunting. You want a quality SP bullet for game.