Feeding Heavy 44 Bullets in M92

[Maj Dad]

Is there any issue with heavy bullets feeding in the M92 (or any particular shape)? I know bullet shape (SWC/RN etc) plays a big part, along with OAL, but I don't know what works and what doesn't for the M92 & I sure don't want to cough up $100 on a mould or a bunch of FMJs only to have the bullet not feed. The 200s & 240s I've tried feed o.k. (now that I cleaned & lubed the action!) but I'd like to use a little heavier bullet in the rifle. If anyone has tips or suggestions I'd appreciate them - I'd like to avoid learning to walk all over again...
Thanks,
George J.

[Ranch Dog]

I'm shooting my TLC432-300-RF sized at .430" at an overall length of 1.61" and my R92 loves it but the hogs hate it! Carolina Cast sells this bullet.

[akuser47]

well put R.D. those poor hogs lol keep up the good work.

[Maj Dad]

What do you fuel that with, RD? I shoot 300s in my Ruger SBH with WC820 (GI sub H110/296 for M1 carbine) and have tried 2400, but use Sierras with greater OAL (the single cannelure is lower). Not sure how it would feed - not an issue to use another bullet but still leaves the question of powder space & best powder(s). Wonder how that Hornady Leverevolution 265 gr would do? It's listed for the 444, but it's .430" & looks like it would seat plenty low enough for the M92... Always looking for a good excuse to acquire another powder...

[Ranch Dog]

What do you fuel that with, RD?

I used to be a H110 shooter but have switched to Lil'Gun. Higher velocity (+25 FPS) at same pressure, case density, and a bit better accuracy. With my TLC432-300-RF @ 1.61", I use 20-grains of Lil' Gun for 1625 FPS. The H110 load was 21 grains at 1600 FPS.

[Maj Dad]

I think I'll try to find Lil Gun after reading a lot of good reviews, but it won't be easy nowadays. I did try some the loaded SIerra 300s I have & it's too long to feed (after I'd fed 2 of them into the tube ). Hornady has a 265 SP with a deeper cannelure I think I'll try providing I can find any...