I've finally blasted about 80 rounds of your .44 (.432) 265, 280 and 300 gr WFNGCs in the new Brownchester 1892.
Using 21.0 of H110 for all (yea, I'm lazy), I got and 1630, 1615 and 1610fps out of them, respectively, and a really sore shoulder (6lbs and a cresent stock). I don't feel like chasing "max" anymore today. That seems fast enough.
No leading at all and accuracy was excellent - 1st 3 shots all went into 3/4" to 1" @ 50yds off the bench (eg. all touching). Shots 4 and 5 walk out a bit, most likely due to a progressive wince or flinch, but maybe barrel heating(?). Shot 5 was work. (If I need 4 or 5 shots on a hunt, I'd better hang it up, anyway.)
I am beginning to "hit" with both the sights and the trigger of the new carbine; confidence is building. I bought a white bead to replace the brass one. The brass one glints wherever the sun is and seems to pull shots that way. I've got some cheap cast that I use 6.5gr HP38 @ ~1000fps, which shoot like .22s; great for cheap practice.
I can't imagine needing "more gun" for open sight hunting of deer and hogs. I've found my hunting bullets. I don't think the weight matters all that much between them, for my purposes, anyway.
Regards,
Charlie
Using 21.0 of H110 for all (yea, I'm lazy), I got and 1630, 1615 and 1610fps out of them, respectively, and a really sore shoulder (6lbs and a cresent stock). I don't feel like chasing "max" anymore today. That seems fast enough.
No leading at all and accuracy was excellent - 1st 3 shots all went into 3/4" to 1" @ 50yds off the bench (eg. all touching). Shots 4 and 5 walk out a bit, most likely due to a progressive wince or flinch, but maybe barrel heating(?). Shot 5 was work. (If I need 4 or 5 shots on a hunt, I'd better hang it up, anyway.)
I am beginning to "hit" with both the sights and the trigger of the new carbine; confidence is building. I bought a white bead to replace the brass one. The brass one glints wherever the sun is and seems to pull shots that way. I've got some cheap cast that I use 6.5gr HP38 @ ~1000fps, which shoot like .22s; great for cheap practice.
I can't imagine needing "more gun" for open sight hunting of deer and hogs. I've found my hunting bullets. I don't think the weight matters all that much between them, for my purposes, anyway.
Regards,
Charlie