44 Mag Lever Action Loads

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44 Mag Lever Action Loads

#1 Post by Mike357 »

Does anybody have any load data for 44 mag loads? Looking for info on 200gn RNFP in a Marlin. (18.5" barrel?) Preferably Viht powder.
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Mike357 wrote:Does anybody have any load data for 44 mag loads? Looking for info on 200gn RNFP in a Marlin. (18.5" barrel?) Preferably Viht powder.
Yes, but what range and velocity are you using them at and are there limitations on power? (Range orders)
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Shooting at 25yds, 200gn boolits and no range limits that are applicable.
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Re: 44 Mag Lever Action Loads

#4 Post by Sim G »

Got a load that I've been using for the last 10 years in my Marlin. Rested, will give one ragged hole at 25 yards. Rob tried the same load a couple of years ago in his Marlin and I believe he got the same results.... But, it's not with any of the components you mention!!!

240gn LRNFP, 6gns of Unique, CCI primers, COL 1.560"
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#5 Post by the running man »

the above load is a proven one,some of the fdpc lot use that,ule have no probs there....a few on the gr circut are using or trialing gm3,that while very affordable is having mixed results. personally i use 4.9 gn american select with a 240 l rnfp,its widely availible as a bullet,just ask mel at one of the gr events.
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