Got to shoot a .44 mag today

[Gamederek]

44 mag is a great round. ... Only downside to 44 mag is factory ammo is a bit expensive at about $1/round. I definitely recommend reloading if shooting 44mag, I've been able to get down to $.18 per round.

X2 - tons of fun to shoot but so pricy if you don't reload..looks like I'm going to have to start reloading

 

[NaviDave]

Can you get lever action rifles in 460v? 4 different cartridges would be pretty neat.

Edit: Apparently not. 44 mag is the way to go if you want to do more than punch paper.

 

[09outlander]

I have intentions of doing so, just secured one K of AE JHP 240 gr for the use in my DE... Jp.

Sorry, what I meant was cast lead bullets, jacketed bullets with a lead core are fine.

 

[jacl]

You guys are making me jealous, so far I have only shot 22 handguns. Soon I will get to shoot something else I am sure!

 

[badbrass]

I have a couple of them! Just got the S&W!

 

[tokguy]

X2 - tons of fun to shoot but so pricy if you don't reload..looks like I'm going to have to start reloading

No expert by any means; shot a Ruger carbine in 44 Mag and I own a Ranchhand, no pistol experience with 44 Mag. But the ergonomics have got to be better than the Ranchhand
But the off-the-shelf ammo is borderline unpleasant in the Rossi one handed.
A reload with 2400 and 200 grain cast is a beautiful thing though, low muzzle blast and recoil, that 2400 was designed for the 44 Mag remember. It's an entirely different experience I've found.

 

[gdawg]

I have a couple of them! Just got the S&W!

nice catch on the smith. that got snapped up very quickly. i'm thankful yet a little pissed all at the same time ;-)

 

[badbrass]

Yep Picked it up quick! Thanks! Cant wait to try it out!

nice catch on the smith. that got snapped up very quickly. i'm thankful yet a little pissed all at the same time ;-)

 

[McCoy]

I've got to try this very soon.

Snub nose 44 Magnum




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[Silverado]

One of the most satisfying experiences I've had shooting revolvers was making nice tight groups from a S&W 29 with 44spl LWC handloads, then hammering off a few cylinders of full-house 44Mag loads and watching the flame from the flash gap and muzzle, complete with the nice, firm adjustment to the joints of the wrist.

 

[Silverado]

I've got to try this very soon.

Snub nose 44 Magnum


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I had a 686 (.357Mag) with the snub barrel that was positively savage with potent loads.

I predict you will enjoy this either very very much, or very, very little!

 

[McCoy]

I had a 686 (.357Mag) with the snub barrel that was positively savage with potent loads.

I predict you will enjoy this either very very much, or very, very little!

With the Pachmayr it should be Ok !

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[BC Bigbore]

.44 mags are fun & easy to shoot with .44Spl handloads and a hoot with full house ammo. Here's my pair of .44's, a Marlin 1894SS and a S&W 629 Classic.

 

[johNTO]

I shot a few pumpkins at the annual club pumpkin shoot last weekend. Those gourds didn't stand a chance vs 44mag and 460mag

 

[Marcel B.]

I got to spend a fair amount of quality time with a Ruger SBH .44 Mag 7 1/2" barrel, very nice gun.