44mag bullet with 44spl load

[MovedWest]

I'm trying to find a 44mag JHP/SJHP in the 180-240gr weight range that will work well in a 44spl. Most 44mag bullets are designed to open up at 44mag velocities, which lessens their effect in the milder 44spl velocities.

I'm not looking for a 44spl bullet. Those do exist, but I'm looking for something that's a bit more versatile between the calibers. I've read that the XTP 200gr .430's expand reliably at a wide variety of ranges. Does anyone have any experience with these or other JHP's in 44spl?

I intend to use these as practice/light hunting/HD rounds. I know... reloading for HD is not the highly regarded, but I don't want to start an argument about it in this thread. I just want a round that will stop the BG and not hurt my neighbors.

Oh yeah... accuracy is an important factor, too.

-MW

 

[Bula]

The XTP's or Speer's Gold dots in the lighter weights will work fine. 200 gr at 800-850'ish fps, will get good expansion and penetration with either.

 

[buck460XVR]

XTPs will work fine........

 

[MovedWest]

Thanks for the info guys. I'm going to give the 200 grainer's a try.

-MW

 

[zeke]

hdy 180 xtp,Rem 180 jhp, Speer 200 grain gdhp. All very accurate in 44 special or 44 mag "milder" loads. Never tried the 200 grain xtp