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Re: .44 Lever Action for deer [Re: GomerPyle] #2545396
08/06/18 08:57 AM
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100 yards is what I would say. In hardwoods or a pine thicket that could be a pretty long way. The real draw to me in a pistol caliber lever gun was always the Trapper models they use to make with a 16" barrel. That was handy in a thick spot or made a good tracking gun. I have never had a lot of interest in a 20 inch pistol caliber gun for deer hunting purposes. They made the same 16" guns in .30-30 so I would still rather have that over the .44 as well.


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Re: .44 Lever Action for deer [Re: GomerPyle] #2547446
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Ol' Elmer was a heckuva self promoter. I am sure he was actually a heck of a shot, but when he wrote about some of his exploits, his witnesses were no longer around. Convenient.

Re: .44 Lever Action for deer [Re: GomerPyle] #2555743
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44 mag is just fine for Alabama deer. 240 grains moving at magnum velocity slightly enhanced with a longer barrel will do the job if placed properly up to 150 yards and I would be using as heavy a bullet that would shoot accurately in my gun. Most of the other factors are out of your control.

Re: .44 Lever Action for deer [Re: GomerPyle] #2555817
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My good friend Chris uses one for deer and has been for years. His buddy hand loads the bullets for him.


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