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CCI Blazer Centerfire Handgun Ammunition
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I was wondering if anyone knows for sure how this ammuniton would workd for deet hunting. I was considering trying it in either a .357 or .44 magnum and keeping the shots under 50yds. The reason I am asking is that I don't reload and have 2 Ruger revolvers pretty much zeroed in with this ammuniton. Seeing as the cost of some of the speciality ammunition is so high I don't care to resight these revolvers in again. Both of the Blazer rounds I am using are Jacketed hollow points 158gr and 240gr. I know this ammunition isn't considered the best there is but would it work properly for what I want. I was hoping someone else out there has already tried it and could tell me how it performed[?]
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Check the manufacturers charts for the ballistic info on their Blazer ammo. I have used their .44mag, 9mm, and .357mag and found it to shoot just fine. I have not used it on game so dont know how it penetrates and expands on different animals.
At the ranges I have used Blazer, its accuracy has been acceptable.
There is nothing wrong with Blazer ammo for hunting deer. As you have already mentioned you don't intend to take a pop at anything beyond 50 yards.
I personally would not use Blazer ammo on hogs. They are much tougher to bring down than a deer. Also I would nothing less than .44 magnum.
You don't want be be in a ground blind with 400 pounds of pissed off hog in there with you. It will ruin your whole day.
Best Regards[8D]
Steve Adams
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Also, the Blazer seemed to have a milder recoil/lower report than the other .44Mag's. Possibly a lower pressure loading due to the split case configuration? Dunno. Again, just an observation. Joe