Someone please school me re 44 mag Balistics

In a 4" gun, the likely shot is 0-75 yards. At that range, I would probably go 240 gr XTP or Gold Dot to get more expansion.

If you will most likely shoot over 50 yards, I would go the SWC route.

I've killed deer out to 125 yds with a 44 mag, but mine was a 10.5" barrel Blackhawk. It is the same but different barrel length.

Don't expect them to drop like hit with a 30'06. They will run a bit and the go down dead, if you hit 'em right.
 
The 44 Mag is one of the most versatile cartridges extant. But to grasp the full utility and versatility of the round, you do have to reload (and use lead imo). I have moulds from 180 gr up to 320 grains in weight
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You left out Round Ball loads...

:D
 
The OP never said he reloaded. Others jumped to that conclusion.
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I jumped to no 'conclusion'...

OP asked to be "schooled"...

I told him what I have found to work in Vermont on the Bears We/He are/is likely to encounter...

His stated 'ammo' is not what I would ever consider carrying in a 4" barreled revolver for "Bear Defense, Bear hunting, and possibly Deer."...

If it is the only round available, then that is what you live with...

But it sure as heck aint anything I would seek out or pay $1/round for unless it is the only thing I can find that goes bang...

All IMNSHO of course :cool:
 
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