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July 17, 2008
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Evening Gents,
I know the 225 gr. FTX is designed for lever action rifles, but do any of you use it in your 744? My biggest concern would be overall length. Thanks for any input. GJ44
February 11, 2010
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Yep, I love 'em , One ragged hole at 25 yrds and just sighted scope and get
mickey mouse groups at 50yrds.
-Blacktop
July 17, 2008
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Thanks! I'll let you know how they do for me. GJ44
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July 11, 2009
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Good stuff, pretty accurate.
I managed to pop a 10" tall piece of railroad track standing on end at around 250yds with about 70% of the rounds I fired. I'm pretty sure it was completely by accident.
On a completely unrelated note, my trucks toolbox makes an awesome hasty firing support.
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January 18, 2010
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Greetings Guys,
Great thread here! I've been trying to collect some info on using the LeveRevolutions in my .44 on several boards, but haven't had many well-informed replies. Good to see some folks with some real-life experience with them.
I like to hunt wild boar, and so far have only used a .30-30 with LeveRevolution ammo. I've dropped every pig I've shot at so far, DRT. I've got a real urge to go after some hogs with my 8" DW .44, and since I've been SO happy with the LeveRevolution ammo in my .30-30, I thought it might be a good choice for the .44 Mag. I've mostly gotten naysayer comments like, "I doubt it'd work very well in a pistol" or "It's designed for an 18" barrel, so it wouldn't expand out of a handgun", but no solid info from anyone with any experience.
Wonder if any of you guys can comment on the expansion, penetration, etc. of the LeveRevolution out of a revolver? Any of you hunted with one? If it's true that they won't develop enough velocity to expand, I guess I'd be just as well off with a JSP, but I'd sure like to hear any informed opinions! I have little doubt I could put a round right through a pig's ear at 100 yards, but would be interested in what to expect in terms of terminal ballistics.
All comments appreciated!
Regards,
Jim
Regards,
Jim
2xDW44, 6xM15-2, 2xM14, 2xM22, D11, Valor, Valkyrie CCO, Vigil Commander, ECO, Heritage, Bruin, Specialist 10mm
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January 24, 2009
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From my own observations, an 8" DW 44 builds up some decent velocity.
However, I haven't gone after a hog just yet, so I may just be merely speculating.
I guess you could always take your DW on a hunt & bring along the 30-30 for backup.
July 17, 2008
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The rounds I fired from my 8" in. DW expanded well. The idea behind the plastic cone is expansion at any velocity. I have only goofed around with them at short ranges shooting off hand but am just about to try them w/ a newly scoped barrel. I think hogs would be no problem w/ what I have seen so far. GJ44
February 11, 2010
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Hornady is advertising the FTX bullet as a rifle and handgun ammunition. Posted
velocity/energy from their site for a 7.5in barrel is : Muzzle- 1410/993
http://www.hornady.com/store/44-Mag-225-gr-FTX-LEVERevolution/
This is little stouter than most 240grn loads and plenty of energy to take game
out to 100yrds. with a handgun.
My bro-in-law is taking my DW44 with these FTX hornady's for the Ohio deer
gun season in a few weeks. I will let you know how they perform.
Last week I brought up a discussion about HP ammo getting clogged by
clothing or animal hide and penatrating/performing like a full metal jacketed
bullet. I believe this design may remedy that problem.
-Blacktop
January 18, 2010
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Great information here, guys! Thanks for the comments.
I'm sold now on trying the LeveRevolutions in my DW on a pig hunt sometime soon. I'll be looking forward to hearing more from you guys in the meantime. It might be a while until I get a chance to go after my next hog.
Blacktop - Please post about your BIL's results on the deer hunt!
Best regards,
Jim
Regards,
Jim
2xDW44, 6xM15-2, 2xM14, 2xM22, D11, Valor, Valkyrie CCO, Vigil Commander, ECO, Heritage, Bruin, Specialist 10mm
February 11, 2010
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Ok Jim,
Finished up our second Ohio season ( we have a week long, two week break and then
a two day ) After finally giving up chasing an almost record 10 point my son missed
in bow season, I settled down and put some meat in the freezer. Both were button
bucks weighting in at 90lb and 120lb hung. I used the 44 DW with the Hornady
FTX 225grn ammo and it worked beautifully ! Smaller deer came out just under
my 50yrd mark with a quarter to me shot, then ran towards me and gave a
second broadside follow up and went down on the spot. Bullet just missed left shoulder
(left if your facing deer) passed through ribs and exited rear right ham , exit hole
was the size of a 20 ga slug, I could not see where this bullet had contacted any
bone but yet it seemed to expand and perform as a HP should.
On the second larger deer I was given a just inside 70yrd broadside slight quarter
away shot, bullet exited through opposite far shoulder, deer dropped instantly.
Exit hole looked like a 12ga slug had been used. So to wrap it up I would totally
recommend this ammo on any medium size game and this is what I'll be using
until the next great thing comes along. Also a note on trajectory, with this fast
225grn bullet there is only a 3in drop from muzzle to 75yrds. Sight in at 1 1/2 in
high at 50yrds and your good to go.
-Blacktop
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