Hi Harry. The load was Hornady Leverevolution 225grn-ftx and no teethWhat load were you using, and did it rattle your teeth?
I had a winchester 1892 take down in 25-20 a nice little gun but sold it on like you do.Nice rifle. I have one at the house in 44 magnum, 357 Magnum, and 25-20 WCF.~Muir
I had a winchester 1892 take down in 25-20 a nice little gun but sold it on like you do.
All the best Lever Man.
I had a winchester 1892 take down in 25-20 a nice little gun but sold it on like you do.
All the best Lever Man.
Hey! Clear my six! Once the power gets put in, it is one of the first projects to get finished (still have your reamer BTW).
Hi Mike.Lever Man: The FEO came on Monday and looks like I should begetting a .44 for deer, as such my eyes lit up when I saw this thread.
I know you mentioned you were using lever revolution ammo, werethese factory or reloads and if reloads, could you please give me some idea ofwhat works and if you have tried any other loads on deer.
I would also be quite interested if you could give me someidea of bullet performance in terms of penetration and meat damage?
Regards
Mike
Lever Man,
I Think I may struggle to get 2000ft/lbs as I am looking at something with an18inch barrel. However, it’s good to hear good reports about the leverrevolution ammo; did you have trouble getting hold of it and what kind of priceare they?
Muir: “and it fell over” I expect most loads will knock them down prettywell within sensible distances, unfortunately in GB we must comply with energyregulations which are skewed in favour of velocity. I intend to hand load andam hoping to be able to get some 240grs deer legal, if not i will have to startgoing lighter. Do you have any recommendation loadwise? I am particularlyinterested to know if heads designed for handguns will stand up to the extravelocity.
Regards
Mike
Muir: Thanks for the advice. I think i am going to try the 240gr noslers or 225gr hornadys and I will let you know how I get on.
Lever man: I am torn between a Marlin and a Ruger carbine, both primarily because of the ease with which you can mount a scope compared to a Winchester. I have found the lever revolution heads on midway so may try loading the things myself. Thanks for your advice and please post pictures of anything else you take with the .44.
Regards Mike