.44mag for Hogs
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XTP's 240 grain or Sierra's work great.
JonNBama
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I've had very good success with the 240 XTPs from Underwood out of my 629. I've seen excellent penetration and expansion on hogs and deer.
I too am a student of the S&W Model 29 and have been since the late '60s my first thought is Elmer Keith loads starting with a load of 18.5 gr of 2400 under a 250gr "Keith" bullet, max is 22.5grs for around 1400 fps that's a little hot for the N frame. I might look up some of John Taffens loads out of Bosie ID he has some great articles and loads on the .44 Mag from revolvers in Guns Magazine, I've met John a few times on the range nice guy seems to really know his stuff. In any case, I'd go with the Keith 250gr SWC or perhaps the Keith 255gr SWC you might look at Montana Bullet Works... https://www.montanabulletworks.com/product-category/pistol/
I've hunted a lot of Deer with the .44 Mag love it. My go-to is the M29 & my Winchester M94 (1970's)... for a stand I like (center) the Ruger 77/44 with a Leupold M8 6X, the top one is a 77/357 and the bottom a 77/22
I use 240gr SP jacketed bullets for the rifles.
I had a good friend who was always asking me to come down to Texas for hogs, never did, he has since passed, a good man... I should have done it.
Good luck, Cheers!
Varmint Hunter
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I loaded up some 250gr Nosler Partitions for my hog hunt. That aught to get the job done. LOL
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I agree, but... can you even get them anymore? I have a few left from many years ago and haven't been able to find anymore.
Varmint Hunter
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The Nosler 250gr .430" Partition bullet has been out of production for many years. I wish I still had some of their 300gr .458 (45-70) Partition bullets but they're long gone too.
I request a 400gr Partition bullet for the 45-70 every year but I don't speak loud enough. The Swift A-Frames will just have to do.
Yep, .44 cal needs a little love from the rifle bullet gods... I'd love to see a 240gr Partition for the older, late (,1960s) Marlin 444's lever, as well as 300gr for everything else in .44 cal. Your pick for a 400gr Nosler Partition for the .45 cal would also be a nice addition.
BEAUTIFUL set up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I don't usually hunt hogs with my S&W 29-4, but may carry just in case. I Just use what you would for deer.
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Longshotjames
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I use a Ruger 77\44 and typically hunt over dogs in Texas. I shoot 50-100hogs a year from 5-150yds
I am using the Hornady 240XTP and just bought a few more boxes off Midway(first time they have been available in 2yrs). The XTP flat thumps them! They normally roll, kick a few times and done! I shoot shoulder but neck, ear or whatever vital is presented and the result is the same...dead pig quick!!
The 240XTP magnetos at 1800fps out of my Ruger 77\44 with a 20" barrel.
James
I am using the Hornady 240XTP and just bought a few more boxes off Midway(first time they have been available in 2yrs). The XTP flat thumps them! They normally roll, kick a few times and done! I shoot shoulder but neck, ear or whatever vital is presented and the result is the same...dead pig quick!!
The 240XTP magnetos at 1800fps out of my Ruger 77\44 with a 20" barrel.
James
Yes Sir! they are very huntable rifles for the bush and fast shooting, I'm sure sorry they stopped making the original Deerslayer .44 The XTP is a pretty good bullet for sure.
I love those old silhouette sights I had a couple of S&W's with them on in both K&N frame revolvers. Fast and deadly when set up properly.
