Gravey Well-Known Member TNDeer Supporter Joined Jul 20, 2005 Messages 40,545 Location Christiana (Rutherford County) Jun 14, 2024 #1 Now that I've got the red dot mounted what's a good bullet for deer hunting with a Ruger Redhawk 44mag?
Now that I've got the red dot mounted what's a good bullet for deer hunting with a Ruger Redhawk 44mag?
T TnKen Well-Known Member 2-Step Enabled Joined Oct 31, 2008 Messages 1,242 Location Nash, tn Jun 15, 2024 #2 I like the hornady xtp
Gravey Well-Known Member TNDeer Supporter Joined Jul 20, 2005 Messages 40,545 Location Christiana (Rutherford County) Jun 15, 2024 #3 TnKen said: I like the hornady xtp Click to expand... I was thinking I had read that somewhere before so will probably start there. I shoot them in my muzzleloader.
TnKen said: I like the hornady xtp Click to expand... I was thinking I had read that somewhere before so will probably start there. I shoot them in my muzzleloader.
knightrider Well-Known Member TNDeer Supporter Joined Sep 27, 2010 Messages 11,565 Location tn Jun 16, 2024 #4 Hard to beat xtp for deer killing
SSlater Well-Known Member Joined Jan 9, 2021 Messages 4,028 Location Kingston Jun 16, 2024 #5 Hornady xtp or https://www.swiftbullets.com/collections/a-frame-revolver-bullets
R rhyned Well-Known Member Joined Feb 29, 2012 Messages 135 Location E. TN Jun 17, 2024 #6 Another vote for the XTP.
Gravey Well-Known Member TNDeer Supporter Joined Jul 20, 2005 Messages 40,545 Location Christiana (Rutherford County) Jun 17, 2024 #7 I'm seeing the Hornady XTP in 240 grain and 300. In my muzzleloader I shoot 240 but wondering what would be better here. Any opinions?
I'm seeing the Hornady XTP in 240 grain and 300. In my muzzleloader I shoot 240 but wondering what would be better here. Any opinions?
Iglow Well-Known Member TNDeer Supporter Joined Nov 6, 2021 Messages 3,140 Location Occupied Tennessee Jun 17, 2024 #8 XTP did good in my 357.
backyardtndeer Well-Known Member Joined Jul 29, 2015 Messages 23,625 Location West Tennessee Jun 17, 2024 #9 Used the .45 cal 240 grain xtp mags for many years with great success from our muzzleloaders. Would not hesitate to use them for a handgun.
Used the .45 cal 240 grain xtp mags for many years with great success from our muzzleloaders. Would not hesitate to use them for a handgun.
T TnKen Well-Known Member 2-Step Enabled Joined Oct 31, 2008 Messages 1,242 Location Nash, tn Jun 17, 2024 #10 240
iowavf Well-Known Member Joined Oct 25, 2005 Messages 11,822 Location southwest iowa Jun 18, 2024 #11 I shoot the 240 grain xtp in my 44 mag revolver.
S ScLowCountry Well-Known Member Joined May 20, 2023 Messages 297 Location South Carolina Jun 18, 2024 #12 240 Xtp all day long Second would be nosler jhp 240.
D dhpro Well-Known Member TNDeer Supporter Joined Sep 11, 2015 Messages 927 Location Marion county Jun 18, 2024 #13 Might want to look at the Buffalo bore loads ?
jlanecr500 Well-Known Member TNDeer Supporter Joined Jul 16, 2015 Messages 3,100 Jun 19, 2024 #14 I shoot the 240 xtp also but like to hunt with the Barnes 220gr xpb.
Gravey Well-Known Member TNDeer Supporter Joined Jul 20, 2005 Messages 40,545 Location Christiana (Rutherford County) Jun 21, 2024 #15 I should have 2 boxes of 240-grain XTP's showing up today.
41Magnum Well-Known Member Joined Feb 8, 2020 Messages 1,099 Location The Birthplace of Davy Crockett Jul 1, 2024 #16 The Hornady 225 gr. Flex Tips would be a good option as well.
Pilchard Well-Known Member TNDeer Supporter Joined Jan 5, 2018 Messages 3,715 Location Dreaming of Tarpon Jul 1, 2024 #17 I shoot Barnes XPBs out of my muzzleloader with good success.
SSlater Well-Known Member Joined Jan 9, 2021 Messages 4,028 Location Kingston Jul 11, 2024 #18 There was a 45 colt oad years ago of a 240 gr. XTP at around 1450 fps. May have been the Hornady manual.
There was a 45 colt oad years ago of a 240 gr. XTP at around 1450 fps. May have been the Hornady manual.
D DC219 Well-Known Member Joined Dec 20, 2020 Messages 227 Location Signal Mountain, Tennessee Jul 20, 2024 #19 I've had great results with both the Hornady 240 grain xtp and the Barnes 200 xpb.
T ThreeDogs Member Joined Jul 22, 2024 Messages 12 Location Knoxville Jul 25, 2024 #20 Another vote for the Hornady 240 XTP.