Long-range shooting w/ 629PP - .44 Mag

[g_gunter]

Since I purchased my 629PP about 6 weeks ago I've been putting in the time learning how to shoot long ranges with open sights (I'm an Elmer Keith fan). I've gotten to where I've been able to shoot consistent 3 in. groups at 60 yds. and then yesterday I sort of upped the anti, if you will. I went out with my brother-in-law to shoot our revolvers. He has a 629 Stealth Hunter with a Burris scope (nice) and could, of course routinely nail the 100 yd. gong. I thought I'd try my open-sighted 629PP (6" barrel) and was able to hit the 8 in. gong 6 out of nine times with MagTech ammo and three home-rolled rounds with 240 gr. XTP over 10.5 grains of Unique. I have no doubt now that I could routinely hit the kill zone with this thing at 100 yds. with a bit of practice. The inherent accuracy is there in the gun.

Anybody out there who practice long-range shooting with open-sighted revolvers? Any stories or suggestions you'd like to share?

g_gunter

 

[OH25shooter]

My suggestion to you is: keep up the good work. I have that exact handgun and I'm comfortable out to 50 yards. If you're shooting those loads, with iron sights and that accuracy out to 100 yards, what else can be added.