44 mag lever gun update

Took that 44 mag lever gun out today and shot factory loads. I was bustin bullseyes out at 100 yds with it. So as it turns out, it was the reloads that were sprayin the bullets everywhere the last time I was out with it. Come to find out the guy who did the reloading, does it in mass quanity. Needless to say, I'm ditchin that ammo.
 
BH

Had one long ago - think I gave it to one of my kids since it isnt in the safe anymore-Great little gun that shot real friendly.

You will like that gun.It has a lot of knockdown power,If you hit a deer anywhere on the body it will drop.

ORIGINAL: BloodyHand

I was shootin Winchesters 240 gr. bullet. Dialed it right in with that ammo. Switched to Hornadys 225 gr. ammo, without any adjustments, and was hittin 1/2 in. high at 100 yds. Talked with a guy and he said that the 44 is hands down the best brush gun out there. We'll see. As it's usually my job, during the non-pressure days, to get the deer movin.

BH

As far as the best brush gun any bullet will deflect when hitting brush. Such shots should be avoided if possible. Good luck hunting

push down on the bullet to make shur it is seated onto the brass?

Recoil with a tube feed may cause them to push in.
I prefer a jacketed bullet but make sure it is flat on top or next shell in tube may go off.

I got Hornady's Lever Revolution ammo with the plastic tip. Are these no good? Also have Winchesters lead, flat topped ammo, which would you prefer?
 
BH

I'm no ammo expert, but IMO hollow points are the best choice for hunting/sel;f defense.

I don't understand why someone would want to use a FMJ bullet in such applications..

I want massive damage, not pass through.

 Hey Drake- We were talkin bout the hollows pertaining to a lever gun like the Marlin using those .44  rounds. Some of us have had 'issues' with the hollow points jamming and / or not feeding properly in that scenario and have had better luck with flat nosed projectiles in the past.
Personally had a number of similar ' issues with the hollow points and never with the flast nose shells- as long as the flat is not that real big one and is limited to a smaller flat area. Some flat tips are so large as to jam just like the hollow point.
Might agree with Marty here- as long as the hollow point is a small area it does not tend to jam like the larger apatured ones in that gun. There has to be a  noticeable taper on the nose of the shell or issues may well occur.
  It is a great fine shooting  little gun.

Have used that 240 and the 'taper' was sufficient so as not to jam.