Going with the bigger is better philosophy, any opinions about loading 225 grain cast bullets for deer (close range < 45 yards), as opposed to "normal" 205 grain cast?

I was going to go heavier and slower, but now am thinking 9 grains of unique and 205 grains at short ranges will work just as well.

Take a look at Beartooth Bullets at :www.beartoothbullets.com They have a shooter's forum with good information and loading data. Also Cast Performance at : www.castperformance.com They have loading data. Mark

If it were me I would lean toward Win 296, H110, 2400, or atleast Blue Dot for powder. Just a little more punch. slim

I am loading 18 grs of AA #9 in Rem cases using CCI standard primers and 215gr cast bullets. It seems right snappy.

The load i use is H110. I would also opt for the Cast Performance 265GC if i were inclined to use cast bullets. I have used the Rem 210JSP and can tell you that these act like a solid unless they hit bone.

This is the one i am going to try with W296.

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I've been working up loads for my .41 mag to take deer hunting with me this season. I'm using the CBPC 255 gr hard cast, H110, CCI350 primers, and WW cases. At the minimum load recommended by CPBC (18.8gr), they come out at 1100 fps from my 4" M57. It goes up from there, but you'll need to find what your particular gun likes.

On another note, my regular practice load is a 215 gr hardcast using 12 gr of Bluedot and Averages 1090 fps.

Hi Penrod
I don't think I have ever spoken with you here before.
I have been hunting with a 41Mag for about 12 years now and love it. I shoot a 6" S&W 57
My favorite load for that gun is
A National Bullet CO. 225gr SWC over 20gr H110 fired by a CCI350 primer in a Winchester case.
I have used this load with great success for years. It punched all the way through a large doe at a confirmed 70yds a few years ago, and thats about as far as I dare shoot at something.
Good luck with your hunts with the awsome 41mag. I just love them. You should email Crawfish He knows more about the 41 than antone I have ever talked to.

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I thought some on this thread might be able to offer some info. I semi-inherited my brother's .4l mag (S&W mod 57-l, 6" bbl)while he is away in the military. I have yet to load for it. What would be a good hunting bullet for it as I do not cast them? Are you able to buy the Beartooths et al from some shop or do you have to cast them yourself?

Thank You
WyoJoe

Here are a few sites that offer cast bullets:
http://www.proshootpro.com/
http://www.castperformance.com/
http://www.meisterbullets.com/
http://www.laser-cast.com/
http://www.loadswap.com/load_data/
Beartooth
You can also order cast and jacketed from such companies as Graf and sons, Cabela's and Midway. Prices vary so shop around.
http://www.cabelas.com/
http://www.grafs.com/
http://www.midwayusa.com/

WyoJoe
I fear your brother may loose a good gun. Because you are going to fall in love with that 41.
twillis
Is National Bullet Co. out of the game? I haven't heard anyone mention them in a long time. I'm almost out of lead for my 41. I bought 2,000 last time. So it's been a while since I had to get some.
X-Ring AKA Scooter

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penrod72
Welcome to handgun hunting, you couldn't have picked a better caliber to start with.
Over the years I have found that 2400 works best in the stock .41RemMag. I load pretty heavy for caliber both bullets and powder. My current loads are built around CPBC 250 GC and BearTooth 250 GC sized to .411. I have recently purchased some .41 wildcats that have me working loads using 4657, 4227 and 1680 and bullets as heavy as 300grs. Just now I think 4227 will be what these big boys will like best. Be glad to pass load date to you over email.

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LOVE THOSE .41s'

X-Ring,
You are right. I think I might have to get me a .41. I tried it when my brother came in to hunt elk 2 years ago and it is one sweet shooting round. Does not kick as much as my .44 and feels about the same as my .357. I am anxious to try it on something big. I have a late season cow elk tag here in Wyo. I might use it there.

WyoJoe