44 mag

  1. Airborne Falcon

    When 44 Mag was officially introduced to the American public ....

    So I was flipping through some stinky old American Riflemen issues out of my Grandpappy's collection - they're deteriorating too fast, no way to stop it from happening because of the acid used to make the glossy mag paper back then. I do-so from time-to-time, I go through these old mags as I...
  2. T

    Load Data Advice - 44 Magnum - Rifle and Pistol

    I'm kind of new to this and I'm looking for some advice as to find load data and I can't find any that fits what I have. I need a deer hunting load for three different firearms within 50 yds.: S&W 629 6" (44 Mag) Rugero Vaquero 4" (44 Mag) (Original vaquero not new) Marlin 1894 lever action...
  3. E

    .44 mag vs 30/30 in 16 inch barrel

    Contemplating buying a Marlin Dark series in either 44mag or 30/30 and weighing up the pros and cons. A lot of the cartridge data for these rounds seems to relate to 44’s fired from revolver length barrels while the 30/30 data is mostly obtained from 24 inch rifle barrels. While these show a...
  4. MOP.GBB

    44 Mag - H110 Velocity Drop

    I know H110 is temp sensitive … or at least that seems to be the consensus, but this seems a bit much for a 23 degree drop in temp … from 72 to 55 degrees. These are 5 round groups with .5 grains of H110 increase between each group. Started at 18.0 and ended at 20.5 Using 300 grain, gas...
  5. MOP.GBB

    44 Mag - Nosler 240 JHP / H110 / Barrel Length Test Results

    Thought I'd share data results from some testing I did with the Nosler 240 JHP, 23.4 grains of H110 in 1) Ruger Super Blackhawk, 5.5 in barrel, 2) Ruger Super Redhawk, 7.5 in barrel, and 3) Marlin 1894 Dark, 16.5 in barrel. I was using clear ballistics gel so I'll include penetration depth...
  6. 748

    Anyone ever see a high cap magazine for a Remington 788 in 44 magnum?

    Because, merica that's why. I can't find any trace that a high capacity Remington 788 in 44mag was ever made by a commercial entity. Are my findings correct? I'm thinking butcher a 788 mag and behead a cheap Promag for a 44 mag Deagle and weld them up. The 788 mags hold a biden approved (for...
  7. MikeInOr

    What is the correct barrel for 44 mag revolver used for at range?

    For general target shooting at the range, lets say 20 yards to 50 yards, what is your preferred barrel length and weight for a 44 magnum revolver? I am going to exclude home defense, carry and long range shooting as barrel length preferences will probably change for these purposes. Do you...
  8. SharpDog

    A Reasonable Discussion of Stopping Power

    We've had several threads recently that have shown, to my mind, inscrutable consistencies. One side always comes in with 'Handgun stopping power is a myth. and all handgun calibers are essentially within 20% effectiveness of each other. One poster asserted that the .357 Mag. is no more than...
  9. Erief0g

    What happened? 44 mag 240 gr plated s&w 629

    Load CALIBER: 44 Mag CASE:RP BULLET TYPE: RMR RNFP BULLET WEIGHT:240 Gr. Plated POWDER TYPE:Alliant Unique POWDER WEIGHT: 9grains PRIMER TYPE:CCI Lrg Mag SEATING DEPTH: 1.585 I've shot a few hundred of these and they have been doing quite well. On my recent range trip I was...
  10. Jessesky

    44mag sectional density?

    I hear all the guys at the gun shop boast how if you want a gun for woods defense “you’re gonna need at least a 454”, or “I’ll only carry my .500” (which I think is ridiculously impractical FYI). This defense includes everything up to the biggest of North American animals, and that means...
  11. Load Master

    Selecting The Best Performing Powder For Your Given Gun/Bullet

    A few years back powder choices were limited. Of recent the available selection has greatly improved. I use to make my choice based on what was available more so than what would be best for the give application. Now that I have more choices I'm looking to improve my selection based on the...
  12. L

    Lever Action help please

    Heeeelp please. A Local Pawn and Gun shop has the following Winchester 94AE in 44 mag Cross bolt safety 20” barrel Saddle ring Big loop Case hardened receiver... Condition 85% I can’t hardly find any info on this. It’s going for $750+ tax (8.025%) Is it worth it? Is it a good find? Is it...
  13. Stationary Smell

    What's a reasonable price for a 44 mag handi rifle barrel?

    So I have the chance to pick up a 44 mag handi rifle barrel (via fleabay) for $340... does that sound like a decent price? I don't have any idea what these barrels go for... it's the 22" version with scope mount, no sights. Thanks for any input!
  14. Regis Blahut

    What scope would be best for a lever action 44mag ?

    i wanted to ask for input as to what would be a good scope for a lever action 44 mag. The rifle currently has an old cheap scope on it and I wanted to put a newer and better quality scope on it. I don't want to spend a ton so a good quality moderately priced. Any input would be appreciated...
  15. M

    Light Loads of Accurate Nitro 100 NF in 44 Mag, 357 Mag, & 45 ACP

    I am grateful for your thoughts and comments. I ask about this powder and these loads because they are not published anywhere and I have not yet tested them—I wished first to get feedback. Please note that N100 is different from N100 NF, and Accurate shows appreciably different powder charges...
  16. O

    Tame .44 mag. recipe

    I recently acquired a .44 magnum with a 3.75 inch barrel. I've been doing lots of reloading research to find a tame load for quicker target reacquisition, and just wondered what anyone thought? Have a good load I should check out? Thanks.
  17. O

    Talo vs. Lipsey

    Hi everyone. I just purchased a ruger super blackhawk and found out it is an exclusive edition distributed by Talo rather than Lipsey. Is there a difference? What do these distributors do to the gun to make it an exclusive? Thanks in advance.
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