CVA 44 mag rifle/ ammo combo?

[Lefty64]

Just picked up a CVA 44mag Scout. Would like some feed back as to what is a good(accurate) factory load for these rifles, so I don't have to spend a small fortune testing ammo. For deer hunting.

 

[rhslover]

Avoid fiochi ammo. Shot ok but bullets disintegrated when I hit a large buck in the front shoulder. Maybe the bullets were too fragile for the extra velocity generated by a rifle length barrel.

 

[dave29]

Not a CVA, but my H&R shoots the 240 gr JSP Winchester white box and the 225 gr Hornady LeverEvolution really well.

 

[midget]

Almost every article I've read about these says to look for hornady leverevolution

 

[Lefty64]

Thanks for the information, found some Hornady 240 JHP that I will sight in with this weekend. Haven't found any leverevolution yet.

 

[stern1]

My H & R loves hornady 240g xtp. Very accurate and do a good job.

 

[stern1]

Also on my H&R The scope base came loose after shooting the first time. Put a little locktight on there and they have been good sence then.

 

[GC Dude]

I was wondering what would be a good factory load for deer. I have a H&R. Has anyone used the Buffalo Bore 44mag deer grenade?

 

[dave29]

I was wondering what would be a good factory load for deer. I have a H&R. Has anyone used the Buffalo Bore 44mag deer grenade?

Not a CVA, but my H&R shoots the 240 gr JSP Winchester white box and the 225 gr Hornady LeverEvolution really well.

Great deer loads.

 

[Davecz]

Always gad good luck with hornady ammo - used some out if h&r single shot 44 but now shoot reloads

 

[jy951]

I've used 300 grain hornady xtp's with good results. I prefer a heavier slower bullet for pass throughs over lighter ones.

 

[Davecz]

Careful with the 300 and twist rate though, i have great success with the 240 xtp's

 

[rmasters744]

Hornady 240 xtp. Shoots great out of my H&R.

 

[Lefty64]

Range Report: Seems to like the Hornady 240 xtp. Had a little trouble getting groups, got it home and saw that the scope had been moving forward in the rings from the recoil. Will get some friction tape in the rings and try again.