Taurus Model M44 CP

victorj19

March 12, 2015 07:37

Is there a way to mount a scope on this revolver?

Is this a reasonably accurate pistol for hunting purposes out to 100 yards?

Thanks,

Jim

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  rufe-snow

  March 12, 2015 09:40

  Unless your getting, a super a good deal on it? With return privileges, in case it doesn't prove satisfactory. I would stick to Rugers. Specially for 44 magnum. Not sure Taurus's are up to a steady diet, of red line 44 mag loads?

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  beantownshootah

  March 12, 2015 11:24

  quote:Originally posted by victorj19
  Is there a way to mount a scope on this revolver?
  
  Is this a reasonably accurate pistol for hunting purposes out to 100 yards?
  
  Thanks,
  
  Jim
  
  
  "A way". . .of course. A scope "can" be mounted on just about anything.
  
  The question is whether or not there is a cheap/easy way.
  
  Weigand used to make a scope mount for this gun. They've been discontinued but you may still be able to find one used somewhere or maybe new old stock. Make sure you find one that's compatible with your particular version (pre and post 2001 guns have different top strap shapes and require different scope mounts). Gun will have to be drilled and tapped (by a gunsmith) to attach the mount, but that shouldn't be too costly.
  
  http://www.jackweigand.com/tngsvr.html
  
  
  Here's another potential source (as of this posting, three are listed in stock). Again, you'll likely have to make sure this fits your particular gun:
  
  http://www.qualityoptics.net/scope-base-mount-fits-model-44-608-6-5-barrel-stainless/
  
  http://www.amazon.com/Taurus-Mounts-6pt5in-Stainless-10027/dp/B0002IO7DQ
  
  http://{elsewhere}/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/32091/Taurus+10028+SCOPE+MOUNT+44608+8+38+Blued
  
  Taurus used to offer mounts for these. It doesn't anymore (I suspect because quality was low), but you can still find them out there:
  
  http://www.amazon.com/Taurus-Scp-Sts-608-6-5/dp/B0010LNGZO/ref=pd_sim_sbs_sg_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=069PR86P530QRBGRWFSW
  
  This MIGHT work. . .don't know:
  http://www.opticsplanet.com/b-square-revolver-mounts-rings-not-included-taurus-44-magnum-607-608-6-8-barrel-aaeaeb.html
  
  In general, non drill and tap (ie merely rib mounted) scope mounts tend to work loose under .44 magnum recoil. So if you're "serious" about this, IMO drill and tap is preferable.
  
  Barring that, a GOOD gunsmith can probably either fabricate something from scratch or modify a generic Weaver rail to fit. You'll have to talk about that.
  
  On durability, no I wouldn't try to put thousands of full power .44 magnums through one of these, but assuming the gun is otherwise OK (ie quality control problems aren't entirely unheard of in Taurus guns) they should hold up fine for "normal" use of "normal" loads.
  
  On accuracy. . .you'll have to try it and find out.
  
  In general, most handgunners try to keep ranges modest. Part of this is somewhat reduced accuracy in a pistol platform, but part of it is just that handgun cartridges aren't designed to retain velocity/energy at range.
  
  Intrinsically low velocity of handgun rounds, plus typical flat nose bullet shape means you'll get some bullet drop at 100 yards, plus real loss of power.
  
  EG, if you have your gun zeroed for 50 yards, you'll be hitting around 5 inches low at 100 with a typical 240 grain bullet from a handgun. This isn't at all insurmountable (eg you can just zero at 100 and then be about 2-3 inches high at 50), but you do need to be aware of it.
  
  Until you have quite a bit of actual shooting experience at that distance, I'd suggest keeping your shots closer in.

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  charliemeyer007

  March 12, 2015 12:17

  Accuracy depends on the individual pistol, some shoot good others that look just like it not so much.
  
  Reloading for it and finding the load it likes can help accuracy with the pistol and with you.
  
  Scoped handguns are different, if you have never shot one before, try and go shoot one before you invest the time and money. For distance work a really good trigger helps.
  
  Plan for many 1000's of rounds if you are not already a good pistol shot.

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  tsr1965

  March 12, 2015 16:21

  You have been given good advice. Choosing a Taurus, is like flipping a coin, as to if you are going to get a good one or bad one.
  
  The Ruger single, and double action revolvers are an outstanding value, and many come with scope rings, ready to mount.
  
  Smith and Wesson also offer several models suitable, that are factory drilled and tapped for mounts.
  
  The most accurate production revolver line ever built, in the common man's price range, happened to say Dan Wesson on them.
  
  Best

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  TheBrassMan

  March 13, 2015 15:07

  Look at "Baby" below.
  Very accurate at 100 yards. Has no problem with heavy loads.

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  victorj19

  March 13, 2015 20:36

  Thanks for the info. Decided not to bid on it. A bit over budget.

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