Post by: lokidog on March 14, 2013, 06:15:26 PM
Has anyone used the Hornady 265 gr SP's? It looks like these can be loaded to around 1400 depending on powder. I'd like to bring this gun along in case I can get close to a bear this Spring.
I'm also looking at the 300 gr xtp's but like the higher velocity/energy of the others.
Thanks for any help.
Post by: bear hunter on March 14, 2013, 06:26:30 PM
Post by: gasman on March 14, 2013, 06:43:50 PM
the 300gr has got a hell of a kick but it will stop about any thing, thats for sure :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Get the Houge grip for it, it makes a difference when shooting those 300's :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: and it extends the handle a little, making for a better grip on the gun.
Post by: bear hunter on March 14, 2013, 06:47:20 PM
I load 300gr for hunting and 240gr for plinking.:yeah:
the 300gr has got a hell of a kick but it will stop about any thing, thats for sure :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Get the Houge grip for it, it makes a difference when shooting those 300's :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: and it extends the handle a little, making for a better grip on the gun.
Post by: wildmanoutdoors on March 14, 2013, 06:50:02 PM
Post by: sirmissalot on March 14, 2013, 07:07:56 PM
Post by: Huntbear on March 14, 2013, 07:15:03 PM
They designed that bullet for bears and hogs. It WILL NOT EXPAND on a deer rib.. but will pass clear thru.. same hole going in as going out...
But if you want something that will hammer a bear, a hog or even an elk, it will do the job.
Load with a healthy dose of H110, seat to the cannelure, crimp good, and hang on, because they will rock your world.
I load 240 gr. XTPs for deer and cougar type loads...
Post by: bugs n bones on March 14, 2013, 07:35:56 PM
Post by: mountainman on March 14, 2013, 07:59:26 PM
Post by: smdave on March 14, 2013, 08:02:36 PM
Post by: ing on March 14, 2013, 08:19:00 PM
Post by: hillbilli on March 14, 2013, 08:30:39 PM
Post by: lokidog on March 14, 2013, 08:47:40 PM
I only load the Hornady 265 in my .44 Cal. I could never get the 300 to shoot accurately. I purchased some of the new 265gr FTX to try this year.
I might take your advice Dave, but it doesn't look like you do much with .44's..... :chuckle:
Now, if I could just find some H110..... :( Seems like a lot of the loads use this powder.
Post by: carpsniperg2 on March 14, 2013, 08:49:25 PM
Post by: gasman on March 14, 2013, 08:51:05 PM
Post by: high country on March 14, 2013, 09:00:24 PM
Post by: buck man on March 14, 2013, 10:26:30 PM
In a 44, if its going over 1200ish.....dont worry, regardless of size or makeup.:yeah:
:yeah:
I killed a bear with my 240 grain xtps and it worked great. 264# er to boot at 40 yards. One shot kill. 240 grainers are more than sufficient. :twocents:
Post by: Bigshooter on March 14, 2013, 10:51:40 PM
Post by: high country on March 15, 2013, 08:36:35 AM
Tons of good bullets for the 44. But probably more game has been killed with remington 240gr softpoint than everything else combined.
But, but.....those are not 300 grain catchy named bullets. After watching the good ol' Winchester white box jsp 240's make a pass through on a buck I hit at 80ish yards and the ensuing damage, and killing another the following year with a 325gr big fat meplat hardcast.....and remembering the two hit with 300gr xtp's.....unless I was in true big bear country (Alaska) I would worry less about color and more about accuracy, reliability and function in my gun.
Post by: lokidog on March 16, 2013, 11:48:07 AM
I also found some 240 xtp's but a little spendy. Noone has these bullets in stock, except as ML sabots. I found some $7/20 which is only $35/100, not too bad compared to "normal" prices. If purchaased, I could always use them in my ML as well.
Post by: smdave on March 16, 2013, 01:16:22 PM
Post by: gasman on March 16, 2013, 09:29:01 PM
Post by: lokidog on March 16, 2013, 09:41:36 PM
Midway has .44 bullets in stock, just no powder :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash:
Only the 300gr xtp and flat nose 265gr in the Hornadys. :(
Post by: gasman on March 16, 2013, 09:51:54 PM
Midway has .44 bullets in stock, just no powder :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash:
Only the 300gr xtp and flat nose 265gr in the Hornadys. :(
225 LEVERevalution. Nosler in 240 and 200 gr. along with an assortment of Barnes and Sierra :dunno:
Beggars cant be choosers right now :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Hell, how about some plastic or rubber bullets to take for bear :yike:
:hello: :hello: :hello: :hello:
:chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: lokidog on March 16, 2013, 10:49:28 PM
I have a line on 16# OF WIN 296. The guy says the seals are loose on both cans. Would that be a problem if the lids have been tight? Anyone interested in some powder if I can get a hold of this, I don't think I would use 16# in a lifetime of shooting the 44. :chuckle: Please PM me and let me know what you would be willing to pay per pound so I know if I should take this guy up on it if he makes me an offer of the powder.
Post by: smdave on March 16, 2013, 11:29:32 PM
$30.00 a pound its high but what are you going to do when you cant find it.
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,120966.msg1595671/topicseen.html#new (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,120966.msg1595671/topicseen.html#new)
8#'s will run you probably no less then $160.00, regular prices were $135.00 to $155.00
Post by: lokidog on March 17, 2013, 12:07:50 AM
296 in the classifieds
$30.00 a pound its high but what are you going to do when you cant find it.
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,120966.msg1595671/topicseen.html#new (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,120966.msg1595671/topicseen.html#new)
8#'s will run you probably no less then $160.00, regular prices were $135.00 to $155.00
Thanks
Post by: jasnt on March 18, 2013, 07:29:34 AM
Post by: Bwana Bob on March 19, 2013, 08:21:13 AM
Post by: high country on March 19, 2013, 08:24:11 AM
Will hard cast 240gr bullets loaded between 1,100-1,200fps? work well on deer out to 50yd? Will the Hornady 240 XPT expand at these vel's? I have a S&W 29 and don't want to beat it up shooting 300gr bullets or heavy loaded 240's.
Yes th hardcast will work well.....go fat on the meplat. The xtp, I have killed with the 300 in the 1300 range and never recovered a bullet.....so my guess is absolutely.
Post by: Bwana Bob on March 19, 2013, 08:34:34 AM
Post by: lokidog on March 30, 2013, 10:56:55 AM
Post by: b23 on April 01, 2013, 09:55:21 AM
I've got a Win. model 94 Trapper in 44mag that I have always wanted to try some of those loads in but I'm a little concerned that Win. 94 receiver isn't strong enough.
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on April 01, 2013, 10:51:34 AM
-Steve