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dbell · January 4, 2014, 10:21 PM

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I have been reloading .44mag for my Ruger Super Blackhawk w/ 10.5" barrel sence 1995. I use Hornady 240 xtp, Win 296 @ 27.6g, CCI 350 primer and a Medium crimp. benched with a red dot scope 3" groups at 100 yards. I use this for deer hunting. They drop when they are hit.

January 4, 2014, 10:21 PM	#32
dbell Junior Member Join Date: December 6, 2012 Posts: 1	CAUTION: The following post includes loading data beyond or not covered by currently published maximums for this cartridge. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. Neither the writer, The Firing Line, nor the staff of TFL assume any liability for any damage or injury resulting from use of this information. I have been reloading .44mag for my Ruger Super Blackhawk w/ 10.5" barrel sence 1995. I use Hornady 240 xtp, Win 296 @ 27.6g, CCI 350 primer and a Medium crimp. benched with a red dot scope 3" groups at 100 yards. I use this for deer hunting. They drop when they are hit. Last edited by Brian Pfleuger; January 8, 2014 at 06:34 PM. Reason: Over Max Warning