Hey all,
I have a 7 1/2" super blackhawk in .44 mag that shoots 180 grain semi-jacketed hollow points with 23.5 grains of 2400 like a champ. However, people are telling me that this is a bad carry round for the critters we might encounter here in Montana because hollow points may not penetrate well in an emergency. So...I ordered a box of 175 grain LBT hardcast bullets and have been racking my brain trying to get them to NOT shoot 7"-8" high at 25 yards from the bench. I tried H-110, I tried 2400, and I tried Herco at various loadings for each powder and got almost identical results from each. So, I am wondering where I can get 180 grain jacketed soft points (internet search has come up empty) or even full metal jackets somewhere. Either that, or does anyone know of another bullet or another load with the LBT's that won't throw bullets so high? Maybe another powder with the LBT's or even another 180-200 grain bullet that would penetrate well? I look forward to and appreciate any advice.
Thanks,
Montana2008
