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Offline Uncle Ji

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Current 44 Mag. Barrel Specs?
« on: November 16, 2006, 06:59:20 AM »
What is the bore diameter and twist rate of the most current 44 mag barrels for the Handi?  THANKS>
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Re: Current 44 Mag. Barrel Specs?
« Reply #1 on: November 16, 2006, 07:26:18 AM »
It has been 1:38" and most bores have been reported as very overzize, but maybe that's changing, Bajabill just got one, his slugged at .430", but he never reported the twist rate. H&R is offering the Handi in .444Marlin again next year, we can always hope that they change it and the .44Mag to 1:20" like everyone else uses. ;)

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Re: Current 44 Mag. Barrel Specs?
« Reply #2 on: November 16, 2006, 09:03:35 AM »
Thanks Tim, I just noticed that post from BajaBill, I was hoping .429 but .430 is better than .432.   I have a whole bunch of cast lead loads I received from an out-of-business indoor range that I want to burn up, I already have my 1984 Marlin, and model 44Taurus Revolver but any excuse to buy another barrel.  I'd also like to know what twist BajaBill's new barrel is, hopefully 1 in 20.
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Re: Current 44 Mag. Barrel Specs?
« Reply #3 on: November 16, 2006, 11:50:24 AM »
still no twist data to offer  >:(

but, it shot very well.  I got about a 2 inch group at 50 yards, twice.  Most or all of the problem was a dry contact lens/eye from being in the wind all weekend hunting and with open sites, that matters  ;) 

 
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Re: Current 44 Mag. Barrel Specs?
« Reply #4 on: November 16, 2006, 12:08:19 PM »
Quote from: bajabill on November 16, 2006, 11:50:24 AM
still no twist data to offer  >:(

but, it shot very well.  I got about a 2 inch group at 50 yards, twice.  Most or all of the problem was a dry contact lens/eye from being in the wind all weekend hunting and with open sites, that matters  ;) 

 

Hi Bill, were you shooting jacketed or cast bullets?  Your results sound promising.  Next time you have a tight patch down the bore could you please check the rifling twist for us?  THANKS!
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