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    Marlin 1894 & .431 200g Cast

    I already have had success with the laser cast 240g RNFP sized .431" and ran into a deal on the 200g .431" RNFP. For 44 Mag I'm currently using 2400 and Unique, which is what I have on hand in quantities. From poking around for load data it looks like 13g Unique max for the 200g bullet weight...
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    Lyman's 49th - 45/70 Data

    I own the 48th and it's a good over all manual. It's had a couple of disappointments for me though. The 48th tested out the old version of Rx7 (with the coloured granules) and does not include any H4198 data for 45/70. My local shops don't have the 49th on the shelf, so I can't leaf through...
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    Magtech .429 SJSP

    I've been squirreling away bullets for the 1894 44 Mag lately. Had several hundred of these Magtech .429 SJSP come up cheap from a range acquaintance. Any experience with these things? Do they hold together well enough for deer/pig or should I set 'em up for range & plinking only? I've...
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    .431 Cast and Lee Carbide FCD

    So I've been spinning around on this issue... I've been using the Lee Carbide Factory Crimp Die for 44 Mag in my 1894. No problems with jacketed, decent taper crimp and smooth operation with both Speer and Hornady .430 HP's. I've been shooting a lot of Laser Cast 240g RNFP's that mike out...
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    Test Data Opinions - 44 Mag w/ 240 XTP

    I was trying a new bullet/powder combo out on the range last weekend and I'd like opinions on the data. Marlin 1894, 44 Mag, W-W Brass, 2400 powder, CCI300 primer, 1.6 OAL, Lee FCD heavy crimp. 19.5g 1582 fps avg. ES 26 - SD 9.18 20g 1665 fps avg. ES 25 - SD 8.66 20.5g 1762 fps...
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