Author Topic: I just recently bought my first big bore revolver, (Read 1200 times)

SAWgunner · « **on:** June 24, 2003, 03:16:51 PM »

and purchased a stainless SBH in .44 Rem Mag with a 7.5" barrel and unfluted cylinder. I know that a .44 Mag is capable of alot of things, but what can it do and not do?

SSG G

Tom W. · « **Reply #1 on:** June 24, 2003, 03:45:12 PM »

What do you want it to do? I wouldn't try shots at ranges that should be taken by a rifle, but when you find what it likes, and get comfortable with it, you'll start to go hunting without your rifles..... :lol:

SAWgunner · « **Reply #2 on:** June 24, 2003, 03:52:32 PM »

Eh, I grew up in Georgia, so I am partial to my rifles. I want it to ride in some leathers and the take down something big. Maybe even Black Bears. I want to know what the .44 Mags limitations are. I wanted a Freedom Arms .454 Casull, but I have to save up for a while on that one (the Army only pays soo much, lol).

SSG G.

myronman3 · « **Reply #3 on:** June 24, 2003, 04:43:27 PM »

elephants have been taken with the 44 mag. match the right bullet for the job, and range would be your only limitation (under 100 yrds). oh, and practice alot.

SAWgunner · « **Reply #4 on:** June 24, 2003, 04:47:42 PM »

Not a problem, I love weapons alot, so I shoot probably about $120 of ammo a month through the weapons I shoot alot. As with any man and his new "toy", I am obsessed with it. Right now, I have only been to the range with it once, and have shot about 50 rounds through it. I have wanted one of these since I can remember. It was between this and a Freedom Arms in .454 Casull, but the Casull was a little beyond reach at this time, but it will eventually get here. This is a very nice weapon, though.

Lloyd Smale · « **Reply #5 on:** June 25, 2003, 12:21:03 AM »

you picked a fine gun in a fine caliber. The .44 will do 99% of what the .454 will do and is alot more recoil freindly to a first time big bore shooter. As what was allready said with a good heavy cast bullet the .44 has taken just about every game animal in the world. Biggest limitation with it is the skill level of the man shooting it. have wanted one of these since I can remember. It was between this and a Freedom Arms in .454 Casull, but the Casull was a little beyond reach at this time, but it will eventually get here. This is a very nice weapon, though.[/quote]

crawfish · « **Reply #6 on:** June 25, 2003, 02:06:02 AM »

SWA,
To maybe ease your mind from the "I'm under gunned" mind set that some of us go through when we convert to hunting handguns.... the .44RemMag has cleanly killed EVERY game animal on this planet some you may not even consider. As posted it has killed elephant but it has also been used successfully on polar bear and walrus. I'll never forget the uncertenty I felt, the first time I left my long gun at home, about if I had enough gun to do the job. That went away with the first deer I killed with a handgun, haven't felt undergunned since. Don't be supprised when that day comes when you just decide to leave the rifle in the rack and go with the .44.

44 Man · « **Reply #7 on:** June 25, 2003, 02:57:08 AM »

Hey, you have a mighty fine weapon there. I have been fortunate to obtain two Freedom Arms guns. Ordered both of them in .44 mag. As the man said, the 44 with do 99% of what the .454 will, with a lot less recoil. My longest shot was a measured 120 yds on a deer and he dropped imeadiately. But shots like that all depend on your skill level, conditions, and the availability of a good rest. (tree trunk in this case). Practice a lot with mid-range loads, don't develop a flinch, load her up with the good stuff, verify the sight setting and go hunting! 44 Man

Hcliff · « **Reply #8 on:** June 25, 2003, 05:25:58 AM »

Great Gun! This was the most powerful handgun for YEARS!!! Everything in the world has been taken with it as Lloyd and Crawfish said. As was said before it is the shooters limitaitons and the ammo they are using. The 44 can be more fun to shoot than some of the bigger calibers. Practice until you know your limiations. I use the paper plate test. IF I can hit a paper plate with all of my shots, that is the maximum range for me to shoot a hog or deer. Try this from field positions. It can be lots of fun. And believe it or not my personal skill level has changed depending on the distance and how many round I have been previous shooting schedule. The more I practice the better I am :wink: . Dry firing works well too. The neat thing is the 44 is cheaper to shoot than the bigger guns. Before I reloaded I shoot some UMC by the box full because that is great ammo for the price.

Have fun :grin:

Hcliff

SAWgunner · « **Reply #9 on:** June 25, 2003, 12:56:42 PM »

Thank all of you for the information, it was very encouraging. I still want a Freedom Arms, although I am in love with the SBH. heh heh....You know what they say about a man and guns, though.

SSG G

TScottO · « **Reply #10 on:** June 25, 2003, 04:20:39 PM »

Congrats on your first big bore. For future reference, I have both the FA 454 and 475 Linebaugh, when the time comes I would strongly suggest purchasing the 475 over the 454. The 475 can be loaded to a multitude of velocity ranges and still maintain great accuracy along with heavier bullets. The recoil with the 475 is more manageable with heavy rolling recoil while the 454 is much sharper and wrist wrenching. Once again, congrats and enjoy your new 44.

Scott

volshooter · « **Reply #11 on:** June 25, 2003, 07:41:23 PM »

GONGRATS! YOU'VE MADE A #1 CHOICE, ENJOY!
Rick

SAWgunner · « **Reply #12 on:** June 26, 2003, 03:43:51 PM »

Thanks everyone. I really enjoy her, and have always wanted one. I knew that I made no mistake buying a SBH. I just recently bought some leathers for her too. heh heh

Old Griz · « **Reply #13 on:** July 01, 2003, 12:46:41 PM »

Believe me, when ya get hooked on .44s it won't be your last one. I started out with a Colt Anaconda. Then I got a .44 Ruger Bisley. When I found out how much fun single action .44s were with that Bisley, well I just had to get another one. One scoped, one not. There are still two more .44s out there calling to me. One is a 5.5" Vaquero Bisley and the other the S&W 329. Tis a dangerous thing to play with .44s. They get in your blood! Makes all your other guns feel wimpy!

Have fun! :grin: