.44 mag

Cooch

December 03, 2006 02:35

Just bought a 29 and took it to the range. I LOVE THIS THING!!! I have never had a .44 before and am now devoted to it almost as much as my .357.

Anyone have any pet loads? I am looking for something less punishing for range use. While I am a big guy, full house loads get to me after a box or so. Since I need to get used to the weapon I am looking for something lighter. Someone has mentioned loading to .44 special specs? Any ideas? I have everything I need except for bullets and data.

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  Cooch

  December 03, 2006 02:35

  I just purchased a .44 mag Super Black Hawk with 7 1/2" barrel what I'm looking for is a load a bit hotter than a 44 special but not a wrist breaker like the mag . I want it for deer hunting. I used to have a good load for this purpose but my sisters threw away all my dads reloading data when he died and no way do I trust my memory

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  nononsense

  December 03, 2006 05:34

  Cooch,
  
  As much as I appreciate firing full powder loads, over a period of time they can wear your hand out and start a case of the shakes. Using .44 Special loads will extend my shooting time and some loads prove to be extremely accurate.
  
  Here are some loads to work with:
  
  http://www.reloadammo.com/44sloads.htm
  
  Some heavy Special loads:
  
  http://www.handloads.com/articles/default.asp?id=4
  
  A large selection:
  
  http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/default.asp?Caliber=44 Special&Weight=All&type=Handgun&Order=Powder&Source=
  (sorry, tinyurl is down right now)
  
  Best.

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  dcloco

  December 03, 2006 14:11

  I shoot my 44 magnum quite a bit.
  
  I prefer 225 and 240 grain jacketted hollow points. I do not load at the top end - no reason to. Just wearing on the gun and you. Yes, fullhouse 44 mag rounds DO WEAR on a pistol, regardless of brand.
  
  Pay CLOSE attention to double loading these cases, you will only do it once. TRIPLE check your charged cases BEFORE you move on to the next step.

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  Cooch

  December 04, 2006 02:20

  Thanks for the responses...I have been reloading for almost 20 years so I know that special feeling that comes with double loads and that wonderfull feeling in your gut that comes with squibs.
  
  Keep them coming.

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  Pearyw

  December 04, 2006 05:14

  I shoot a lot of medium loads of 8.5 gr Unique with a 255 lead swc in 44 mag case. It is in the 850 fps range.

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