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If so, what ammo do you like? I have some Hornady Leverevolution 225gr FTX and some Hornady Custom 200gr XTP and some PMC Bronze 180gr JHP.
I'm assuming the Leverevolution will be better out to 100-125 yards than the other two, despite the PMC being a hotter round.
I'm setting up a Ruger 77/44 stainless with a 4X Leupold and will probably only use it hunting the woods in a ladder stand (or creeping around on foot).
Thoughts?
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Paw n law does the nosler partition gold is a great choice
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I’ve killed one good buck and a few hogs with mine. I like the leverevolution 225s.
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I’ve had great performance with XTP bullets at rifle velocities (357, 44 and muzzleloader) they hold up well and knock deer down quick. They typically retain about 60% weight, expand well and end up against the hide on the off side.
I haven’t hunted with the FTX bullets yet but plan to try them. I also have some of the 270gr hammer down rounds that I’m thinking might be a good choice.
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I have killed a truck load with Winchester white box 240gr semi jacketed flat points
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I have killed a truck load with Winchester white box 240gr semi jacketed flat points That’s what I use. Works just fine.
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XTP Bullets will kill anything on this planet!
Life is a journey. Make sure and bring plenty of Beer.
My luck has been so bad lately, it could be raining pussies and I'd catch one with a dick broke off in it.
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Hunting brings out the worst in people.
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The question with the 77/44 is how accurate is it? The one i had was lousy.
I do love a good 44 mag carbine though. My Ruger Deerfield and Winchester 94 Trapper get it done. The 240 XTP is good, but even at a reduced 1600 fps I've had them come unglued. Most game animals are still flattened by them even if they blow up.
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First deer I killed was with a Ruger 44 carbine
When I need expert advice I tend to talk to myself
The older I get the better I used to be
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Kilt a many with one. Only gun I ever sold and have never gotten over it
LUCK:::; When presistence, dedication, perspiration and preparation meet up with opportunity!!!
- - - - - - - -A government big enough to give you everything you want, is big enough to take everything you have. Thomas Jeferson - - - - - - - -
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Kilt a many with one. Only gun I ever sold and have never gotten over it
I can’t imagine! I know they are $$$ now. You still have nightmares over selling it? I only hope Ruger will make another run of them some day!
Hunting brings out the worst in people.
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Black hills 240 jhp is my go to. Also like the XTPs
Do not regret growing older, it's a privilege denied to many!
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I have killed a truck load with Winchester white box 240gr semi jacketed flat points I always grab a box when i see 'em.
Do not regret growing older, it's a privilege denied to many!
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Kilt a many with one. Only gun I ever sold and have never gotten over it
I can’t imagine! I know they are $$$ now. You still have nightmares over selling it? I only hope Ruger will make another run of them some day! Buddy of mine had two in his store little over a year ago and they were priced fair, i regret not snagging one now though. Heck i wish i wouldn't have traded my cousin the H&R single shot with iron sights i had about 20 years ago
Do not regret growing older, it's a privilege denied to many!
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Kilt a many with one. Only gun I ever sold and have never gotten over it
I can’t imagine! I know they are $$$ now. You still have nightmares over selling it? I only hope Ruger will make another run of them some day! Buddy of mine had two in his store little over a year ago and they were priced fair, i regret not snagging one now though. Heck i wish i wouldn't have traded my cousin the H&R single shot with iron sights i had about 20 years ago I’ve always wanted one of the Ruger carbines, I’ve seen a handful for sale the last few years but most were over $1000… if they ever start selling for reasonable prices I’ll definitely pick one up.
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Saw a really nice 77/44 wood stock at the gun show today if I didn’t have a synthetic deal in the works from 24hourcampfire I would have snagged it. It wasn’t cheap but it was in really nice condition and had a quality scope on it can’t remember what it was because wasnt too worried about that piece.
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Kilt a many with one. Only gun I ever sold and have never gotten over it
I can’t imagine! I know they are $$$ now. You still have nightmares over selling it? I only hope Ruger will make another run of them some day! Buddy of mine had two in his store little over a year ago and they were priced fair, i regret not snagging one now though. Heck i wish i wouldn't have traded my cousin the H&R single shot with iron sights i had about 20 years ago I’ve always wanted one of the Ruger carbines, I’ve seen a handful for sale the last few years but most were over $1000… if they ever start selling for reasonable prices I’ll definitely pick one up. With the current inventory, I would assume $1000 is fair. How much were those your buddy had James? Where they the 1961 models or the 2000 model?
Hunting brings out the worst in people.
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These two were the 61 model carbines, and they were asking $899.99 so just under a grand after taxes. Both were in great condition and come from same owner/collection
Do not regret growing older, it's a privilege denied to many!
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