DC219
Well-Known Member
I watched a YouTube video about these rounds and was impressed enough to give them a try. At an advertised velocity of 2100 fps out of a 20 inch barrel, they are smoking fast for a .44 mag. Those velocities and the advertised expansion performance could make the .44 a legit 150 yard deer rifle. I got 2.5 inch groups at 100 yards out of my 16 inch Henry, but may be able to improve them with handloads. I haven't shot them through a chronograph yet, but did easily hit an 8 inch steel plate at 150 yards. I've killed one buck with them at about 50 yards and it expired within about 30 yards. It was shot entering the shoulder at a steep angle, penetrated the scapula, exiting near the hind quarter for great penetration and terminal performance. I'm gonna try them out on some does soon, but so far so good. Does anyone else have any experience with the Bear Creek Ballistics 162 gr in .44 magnum?
