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Mannlicher · December 4, 2004, 07:55 PM

Despite the word "magnum", the .44 Mag is NOT a giant killer. It has serious range limitations, and tends to shed velocity quickly. Most .44 mag bullets have a ballistic cofficient of .2 or less.
Kept within its limititations though, it works well. I have taken 7 nice Whitetail bucks with a Marlin 1894 in .44 Mag.
The bullet I prefer over all others for deer and hog, is the Speer 270 grain JSP. Using my handloads, I get better than 1800 fps from my Marlin. This combo delivers great killing power.
I keep my shots under 75 yards, and as always, bullet placement is the most important thing. The 270 Grain Speer gives deep penetration, and reliable expansion.

December 4, 2004, 07:55 PM	#5
Mannlicher Senior Member Join Date: July 8, 2001 Location: North Central Florida & Miami Posts: 3,209	Despite the word "magnum", the .44 Mag is NOT a giant killer. It has serious range limitations, and tends to shed velocity quickly. Most .44 mag bullets have a ballistic cofficient of .2 or less. Kept within its limititations though, it works well. I have taken 7 nice Whitetail bucks with a Marlin 1894 in .44 Mag. The bullet I prefer over all others for deer and hog, is the Speer 270 grain JSP. Using my handloads, I get better than 1800 fps from my Marlin. This combo delivers great killing power. I keep my shots under 75 yards, and as always, bullet placement is the most important thing. The 270 Grain Speer gives deep penetration, and reliable expansion. __________________ Nemo Me Impune Lacesset "The trouble with our liberal friends is not that they're ignorant; it's just that they know so much that isn't so.".........Ronald Reagan