I read an article yesterday from Handloader magazine that had a load using 2400 that actually outperforms the classic H110 load for the 240gr bullet. This would cut about 1-2" of drop at 200yds and add another 150fpe at impact.
In all my experience with the 44mag rifle except one large boar shot at 10yds, the Nosler 240gr JSP fully penetrates deer and hogs even when both shoulders are hit. Although it's only got about 700fpe left at 200yds, there's no question in my mind that a hit to the shoulders or boiler room will drop the deer/hog in place. Hell it's still traveling at nearly 1200fps. If you stuck the barrel of a 4" Model 29 in a deer's ribs and pulled the trigger, would you expect it to die? That's essentially the same thing the rifle does at 200yds.
Yes, hitting the target is the key, but if you know your rifle and can learn to judge distance, 200yds for the 1894 is a no brainer.
