Bryan,
YOU ARE A MESS!



Here, on our own small piece of the gun forum Internet, someone recently was pontificating 400gr bullets in the 44Mag. I just keep trying to figure out why?

I mean, if Elmer Keith could shoot a 44Spl 250gr bullet(loaded to magnum velocities)at a Montana, Idaho, or where ever, deer ('cause they are REALLY BIG) at 600 yards from a 4" barrel, why in the world do we need something in that weight range?

My personal opinion is because we aren't the marksmen he was.

Imagine what recoil is from a 5" six shooter!

Here is what a 240gr bullet does to an Indiana deer @ 135 yards, fired from a Marlin 1894 at just under 1700fps.

Graphic pictures below here:




Entrance Hole:



Exit hole with bullet stuck in hide: