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Post by drs on Nov 18, 2010 14:00:03 GMT -5
For my choice of best PCR rifle, I would have to go with the .44 Magnum. Ammo is more commonly available than other PCR ammo except for .357 Mag. Since I moved down here in Ky, I haven't fired my Ruger Model 77/44 in two years. It just hangs on the wall. Thinking about selling it some day soon. With my .270 & .308 rifles, I really don't need a short ranged rifle. The last time I took my .44 Mag. out hunting, was back in 2007 Deer Season in Indiana.
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Post by huxbux on Nov 18, 2010 15:06:30 GMT -5
My two cents... When I was first looking at a .44 Mag Carbine a friend of mine in Montana says that he regulary kills elk with his out to 150 yards. Most DRT. Not trying to be argumentative, but no way I would do a 150 yd shot on an ELK with a .44 mag. www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f86/what-minimum-amount-ft-lbs-needed-43753/Recommended energy for one shot kills on elk is 1500 ft. lbs. Deer is 1000 ft. lbs. As the .44 mag quickly loses velocity after 100 yds, there is something else to consider. A bullet that may perform very well at optimum velocity may not perform as designed at much slower velocities.
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Post by Boilermaker on Nov 18, 2010 16:26:14 GMT -5
Bought a H&R .44 Mag Handi-Rifle last year and shot a doe sunday night with it. Ranged it at 103 yards. I loaded her into the truck from the exact spot she was last standing. I shoot Hornady LeverRevolution. Rifle's sighted at zero for 100 yards.
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