Originally Posted by 10gaugemag
Anybody using the Special for deer sized critters?

If so what is a good load combination?


I have a Ruger flat top, so these can take some pressure. According to these articles you can push a 240+ slug over 1100 fps. Good enough for the white tail where I live. I have Accurate #9 and unique so I am going to burn them. Right now I am just plinking with 7.0 of Unique.
I'll add that my blued 4 5/8 Ruger Bisley holds very nice, and it has a quality feel. Subjectively is feels more refined than my super blackhawks.

http://www.goodrichfamilyassoc.org/44_Special_Articles/Ruger%20Lipsey%2044%20Special.pdf

http://www.goodrichfamilyassoc.org/44_Special_Articles/Brian%20Pearce%20on%20the%2044%20Special.pdf