44 magnum

Looks like this is what the "Smooth" campaign was about. I'm on board, have been waiting for the new Ruglin 1894s to come out and I like SS better than Cerakote. https://www.smith-wesson.com/1854 Edit: just saw the 19 1/4" barrel... That's really longer than I'd want. Still an interesting...

Hello, I'm new to the forum. This is my first post so I'm not sure I'm doing this right, bear with me please, im new to reloading. My question is: what would cause my smith 629-6, 4 inch barrel 44 mag to chronograph velocities higher than reloading manual states. My load is new starline brass...

Hello, I just got my .44 S&W Model 629 PC yesterday. Everything looks normal except the sound it made when I dry fired it. None of my other revolvers sound like this, they just make 'click' sound. The new 629 makes 'chinkkkk' sound (like a small bell). I generally inspected the gun and...

I recently started reloading 44mag a little while back. I've been having issues with my Lee pro auto disk powder measure. I cant seem to get consistent charges while using alliant 2400 powder. I will get charges that vary from +/- .1 gn all the way to +/- 1.5 gn. The pro auto disk design just...

I am very happy to see that CZ-USA now has many Dan Wesson revolver barrels and shrouds in stock again in their online store. https://shop.cz-usa.com/dw-products/revolver/barrels-shrouds.html Shortly after the start of the pandemic Dan Wesson revolver barrels / shrouds went out of stock at CZ...

I bought a brand new factory S&W mainspring for my Model 29-2, only to realize it doesn't work! The new spring looks near identical to the original spring, apart from it being a little more flat when not installed. I put the new spring in, and the trigger pull weight was off the charts heavy...

How many of you own Super Blackhawks? And how many do you own? Taken any game ? Let's start a Super Blackhawk love page.

240 gr. 44 magnum. seller does not know hardness rate or if they were lubed. his dad passed away. found them in a cupboard in his reloading area. says container said coated. Any thoughts?

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...

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...

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...

I have been considering SW model 29 for a while. Came across the engraved 4” model. I am wondering what you all think about it, especially comparing it with the 6” model.

Hello A few weeks back I had posted a thread on 357 Magnum with folks discussing its limitations and power. A vast majority considered it a powerful enough caliber for SD/HD. Many also considered it as a viable option for hunting, and then there were those who considered it weak and limited...

I know this is a loaded question but....if I'm buying a new revolver is there any reason why 41 magnum would be preferable over 44 magnum? Years ago I wanted a taurus 415 in 41 magnum but ended up with a 44c in 44 mag. I feel I came out ahead because it was the same size, ammo was cheaper...

Hey guys, So I’m planning to get a Ruger Super Blackhawk in 44 magnum primarily for reloading, range shooting, and carrying while hunting. I’m really wanting to shoot cast lead bullets but I don’t really have too much experience reloading lead bullets. I’m planning to just buy lead bullets...

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...

It was an overcast rainy day and my fairweather shooting buddies mysteriously had other things to do. Skeet was a non starter but I had a new steel plate wanting to play catch with a couple of 44s. This is my 2nd plate. The 1st one is being rewelded for a 2nd time now and I'm not sure how much...

This is a 629-6 straight from Denny Riechard's bench at Sand Burr Gun Ranch. He gave it the works. It is very smooth. I recommend Denny for any S&W revolver gunsmithing that you may need! The gun is amazing and the Herretts Stocks Jordan Troopers really do work well for light, medium and...