Hi Guys,
I purchased a 94 trapper in .44 mag 4-5 months ago and have got through the ammo the rifle came with so Iam about to purchase a new box and wondered what you guys have had good results with and could recommend?.
Most of my hunting is bush with 30 - 50 mtr shots, however I also get the odd longer shot say to 100 mtrs.
Ive being using Federal classics @ 240 gr hollow points, seem okay but Iam sure you guys have hotter loads or weights you can suggest.
Red deer are the animal most of my hunting is for, so I need good knock down as they can really take some punishment, thanks guys your input would be great.

My '94 Legacy shoots best with bullet weights of 240 grains or higher. It really dosen't like the lighter (180 - 200 grain) loads at all. I don't know what would be available in your area, but I would think loads with bullets in the 240 - 265 grain weight range would do well for you.

I've been shooting a Marlin 1894 in 44 mag for almost 30 years now and my load of choice is a 240 grain jacketed soft point using either Sierra or Speer bullets over 25 grains (HOT)of H110 powder. The bullets I have recovered (most shots exiting) have expanded beautifully with little weight loss at rifle velocities with the largest game being wild boar over 300 pounds. I personally am not a fan of hollow point bullets from a 44 mag especially from a rifle the added velocity causing unneeded overexpansion and jacket core sepparation with bullet disintergration. I have recently purchased various hardcast bullets to try 275 grain SWC with gas checks, and 250 grain Keith type plain base with large meplat, they were cheap so worth trying out though in all honesty the 240 grain soft points have never let me down. I also bought some 250 grain Winchester Partition Gold ammo on sale always being intrigued by the Nosler partition bullet design, will let you know how they work out. I recommend you give the various 240 grain jacketed soft points a try, and stick with the brand which give the best accuracy from your gun. I don't think the super premium loads (Garrett, Buffalobore, Corbon) are necessary for non-dangerous game including wild boar.

thanks for taking the time to reply, thought I might try the PMC stuff with the starfire projectile, the design idea behind it sounds interesting, other maybe some Remingtons @ 275 gr, will see how they pan out and let you know once a shots being fired in anger, regards Katipo

Mine doesn't work with anything from any factory. I slugged the bore and found it to be .4315". I ordered some bullets from Beartooth sized .432" and they are actually hitting the paper at 100yds with the initial rounds I loaded. I have some more work to do with the loads, once work permits.

I would strongly suggest you slug the bore before investigating many more loads.

Mine doesn't work with anything from any factory. I slugged the bore and found it to be .4315". I ordered some bullets from Beartooth sized .432" and they are actually hitting the paper at 100yds with the initial rounds I loaded. I have some more work to do with the loads, once work permits.

I would strongly suggest you slug the bore before investigating many more loads.
Thanks for the advice but mine with factory loads shoots 1-1.5 inch groups at 60mtrs with just a cheap scope, for deer size targets this is more than good enough, maybe iam lucky but its a really accurate little gun, its no sub MOA tack driver but a deers a **** big tack and the .44 a bloody big hammer.........

I mostly load my own .44 mags. But when I shot store-bought ammo, I've had good luck with the el'cheapo CCI Blazer 240gr JHP's.. Cases are non-reloadable tho.