Cartridge Discussion: The .44 Magnum - Page 2

SatCong · December 1st, 2007, 06:20 PM

Very good post on the 44mag.

Supertac45 · December 7th, 2007, 05:17 PM

Very nice detailed post. I remember almost buying a blued Model 29 at Dave Cook's Sporting Goods on Cofax in Denver back in 1967. Sure wish I would have grabbed that one since I had the money.

Rhome · December 7th, 2007, 06:18 PM

Great post, thanks

aus71383 · December 7th, 2007, 09:13 PM

Good read, thanks BMcGilvray.

My first revolver was my .44 mag - sweet gun. I've thoroughly enjoyed reloading for it - talk about a versatile cartridge. I can load anything from a 180 up to a 320 grain bullet, from as slow as 850 fps up to 1700+.

My favorite so far has been a 300 grain LBT at about 1200 fps - my gun is scoped which helps some with recoil - but I had some 320s doing 1300 and I think if I had shot them all I would have broken something - those things will definitely put a hurt on you.

I started off with H-110 but I can load almost the same loads with Lil'Gun and it is supposed to work well at lower pressures as well. I haven't tested that yet myself - I usually run them pretty hot. If I want something less powerful I'll use Unique or Blue Dot.

Puts a smile on my face just thinking about it.

Austin

December 7th, 2007, 05:17 PM	#12
Supertac45 VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Michigan's U.P. Posts: 2,979	Very nice detailed post. I remember almost buying a blued Model 29 at Dave Cook's Sporting Goods on Cofax in Denver back in 1967. Sure wish I would have grabbed that one since I had the money. __________________ Les Baer 45 Sig Man N.R.A. Patron Life Member M.C.R.G.O.

December 7th, 2007, 06:18 PM	#13
Rhome Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: CA Posts: 628	Great post, thanks __________________ Politicians are like diapers, they should be changed often and for the same reason. ~ Robin Williams ~ www.desbiensgunleather.com

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December 1st, 2007, 06:20 PM	#11
SatCong Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 997	Very good post on the 44mag.

December 7th, 2007, 09:13 PM	#14
aus71383 Distinguished Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: United States Posts: 1,696	Good read, thanks BMcGilvray. My first revolver was my .44 mag - sweet gun. I've thoroughly enjoyed reloading for it - talk about a versatile cartridge. I can load anything from a 180 up to a 320 grain bullet, from as slow as 850 fps up to 1700+. My favorite so far has been a 300 grain LBT at about 1200 fps - my gun is scoped which helps some with recoil - but I had some 320s doing 1300 and I think if I had shot them all I would have broken something - those things will definitely put a hurt on you. I started off with H-110 but I can load almost the same loads with Lil'Gun and it is supposed to work well at lower pressures as well. I haven't tested that yet myself - I usually run them pretty hot. If I want something less powerful I'll use Unique or Blue Dot. Puts a smile on my face just thinking about it. Austin