I just don’t have time to reload anymore, any suggestions for boxed subs that would be good for taking deer? Shooting from a 17” barrel
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44mag/44spl subsonic hunting
- Thread starter Laxguy59
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Just curious, what are you shooting with... a Deerfield carbine or Lever gun?
I've never bought from them, but Steinel comes highly recommended from a friend of mine that shoots a lot.
This is the only round I've found that checks the boxes on subsonic & expanding. I would have thought Lehigh Defense could do it too, but they don't appear to have any .44 mag offerings.
steinelammo.com
Here's another heavy/expanding offering, but not subsonic. In stock though.
steinelammo.com
They also have a zippy expanding copper solid "Ultimate Deer Load"
steinelammo.com
After Steinel, I didn't find anything else out there that checks your boxes. It's the usual suspects.
https://corbon.com/product/44-rem-mag-240gr-hunter-jhp/ (240gr 1475fps out of 8.3" bbl)
https://underwoodammo.com/44-reming...keted-hollow-point-hunting-self-defense-ammo/ (several loads available, the heaviest/slowest is 300gr @ 1300fps)
https://www.hornady.com/ammunition/handgun/44-mag-300-gr-xtp#!/ (the heaviest/slowest is 300gr @ 1150fps)
Non-expanding:
https://underwoodammo.com/44-special-200-grain-hard-cast-wadcutter/ (200gr @ 1000fps, hard cast/powdercoated lead)
I've never bought from them, but Steinel comes highly recommended from a friend of mine that shoots a lot.
This is the only round I've found that checks the boxes on subsonic & expanding. I would have thought Lehigh Defense could do it too, but they don't appear to have any .44 mag offerings.
44 mag subsonic 275gr SCHP Ammo|Ultimate Deer hunting Load
Subsonic 44 magnum ammo 275gr solid copper HP engineered for maximum expansion. Quiet, accurate and ideal for hunters needing reliable close range power, 20 Rounds.
steinelammo.com
Here's another heavy/expanding offering, but not subsonic. In stock though.
300 grain 44 magnum JHP - Revolver & Lever | Hunting & Defense Load
300 grain JHP hollow point 44 Magnum Bullet offers deep penetration, controlled expansion, and reliable performance for revolvers and lever-action rifles.
steinelammo.com
They also have a zippy expanding copper solid "Ultimate Deer Load"
44 mag ammo for deer Hunting -225gr Solid Copper HP
225gr solid copper hollow point is best 44 mag rifle ammo for deer hunting and big game. Engineered for maximum expansion, fast energy transfer, and clean takedowns.
steinelammo.com
After Steinel, I didn't find anything else out there that checks your boxes. It's the usual suspects.
https://corbon.com/product/44-rem-mag-240gr-hunter-jhp/ (240gr 1475fps out of 8.3" bbl)
https://underwoodammo.com/44-reming...keted-hollow-point-hunting-self-defense-ammo/ (several loads available, the heaviest/slowest is 300gr @ 1300fps)
https://www.hornady.com/ammunition/handgun/44-mag-300-gr-xtp#!/ (the heaviest/slowest is 300gr @ 1150fps)
Non-expanding:
https://underwoodammo.com/44-special-200-grain-hard-cast-wadcutter/ (200gr @ 1000fps, hard cast/powdercoated lead)
Just curious, what are you shooting with... a Deerfield carbine or Lever gun?
I've never bought from them, but Steinel comes highly recommended from a friend of mine that shoots a lot.
This is the only round I've found that checks the boxes on subsonic & expanding. I would have thought Lehigh Defense could do it too, but they don't appear to have any .44 mag offerings.
44 mag subsonic 275gr SCHP Ammo|Ultimate Deer hunting Load
Subsonic 44 magnum ammo 275gr solid copper HP engineered for maximum expansion. Quiet, accurate and ideal for hunters needing reliable close range power, 20 Rounds.
Here's another heavy/expanding offering, but not subsonic. In stock though.
300 grain 44 magnum JHP - Revolver & Lever | Hunting & Defense Load
300 grain JHP hollow point 44 Magnum Bullet offers deep penetration, controlled expansion, and reliable performance for revolvers and lever-action rifles.
They also have a zippy expanding copper solid "Ultimate Deer Load"
44 mag ammo for deer Hunting -225gr Solid Copper HP
225gr solid copper hollow point is best 44 mag rifle ammo for deer hunting and big game. Engineered for maximum expansion, fast energy transfer, and clean takedowns.
After Steinel, I didn't find anything else out there that checks your boxes. It's the usual suspects.
https://corbon.com/product/44-rem-mag-240gr-hunter-jhp/ (240gr 1475fps out of 8.3" bbl)
https://underwoodammo.com/44-reming...keted-hollow-point-hunting-self-defense-ammo/ (several loads available, the heaviest/slowest is 300gr @ 1300fps)
https://www.hornady.com/ammunition/handgun/44-mag-300-gr-xtp#!/ (the heaviest/slowest is 300gr @ 1150fps)
Non-expanding:
https://underwoodammo.com/44-special-200-grain-hard-cast-wadcutter/ (200gr @ 1000fps, hard cast/powdercoated lead)
I use a 77/44 it’s by far my favorite gun. Normally I hand load 300gr xtp subs with fast burning pistol powders and it’s insanely quiet and hard hitting. I
Seen these but are they good for hunting? I figured I needed jhp or soft point
Looks like a handy rifle, and fun load.
There's no GA deer that will stop a regular ol' .44 Spl flat point target load. The blood trail isn't all that great, tho.
