Recent content by Buddro

Thanks for the advice guys. I just got ahold of an 8 pounder of h110, I may be able to get some gas checked bullets between now and the hunt but if not I am sure I can make something work with what I have. I will let you know how it goes. Btw, the hunt will be spot and stalk. If I am not...

Does anyone have experience with vihtavuori 110? I know it's not a duplicate of h110 and its a little costly. But it's mighty close in burn rate and more importantly a local sporting goods store has a few 1 pounders of it in stock. It might be just the ticket for my 240 grain hunting loads.

To clarify I really don't have much of a knowledge base for .44 mag ballistics. I am well versed in terminal ballistic theory and rifle ballistics I just haven't studied .44 mag much yet. I do want to be on the hotter side but not crazy. The problem being with load information out for...

Thanks for the input guys, Ill start keeping an eye out for 2400 or h110 to load with when I'm ready to step up to hunting loads. Ill try to send them in the 1200 fps range. JP@AK theres no season like this season to try for that moose!

I plan to try to take a black bear this year with my smith and wesson 29-2 in .44 mag with an 8 1/4 inch barrel. I have taken javelina and an elk in the past with pistols. The plan as of right now is to practice with my Dan Wesson model 15 for a few months, switching to my .44 with target loads...