Author Topic: 44mag info (Read 689 times)

opossum · « **on:** May 18, 2003, 02:21:27 PM »

Which barrel the 10" 12" or 14" would be the best in the 44. What kind of accuracy should one get at a 100 yards with this caliper. Is the accuracy affected any by the shot barrels when you remove the choke and shoot regular bullets. thanks for any info

PJ · « **Reply #1 on:** May 18, 2003, 03:13:15 PM »

I don't get very good accuracy from my 6" caliper at a 100 yards!

The best I could do is 25 feet and I'm not sure if I could be very accurate throwing it

Just kidding if you are looking at hunting with this barrel I would go with the 12".I did have a 10" Bullberry 44Mag that was very accurate at 100 yards 1.5" to 2" groups all day long.

Bullseye · « **Reply #2 on:** May 18, 2003, 05:38:42 PM »

I have a 10" factory barrel that will shoot 5 shot groups with all touching all day long at 50 yards. I never have tried it at 100 yards. I think the 10" is enough barrel unless you just like the longer barrels. I prefer the shorter and bought mine before they quit making the 10"ers. I have thought about selling mine since I shoot my 41 mag more, but cannot make myself get rid of a barrel that shoots this good.

opossum · « **Reply #3 on:** May 19, 2003, 11:44:15 AM »

Thanks for the info. P J I guess it would be hard to get a good group throwing calipers. I proof read the next time must have been one of those brain farts. thanks

PJ · « **Reply #4 on:** May 19, 2003, 12:39:27 PM »

Hey I have brain farts too

No problem it makes good reading :grin: I was thinking I know that's not a good idea but,I would go with a 14".That way if you want more power down the road you can re-chamber it to the 444 Marlin.I have an older 14" 44Mag re-chambered that is just plain fun and accurate as all get out.Then again a 12" won't give up much over the 14".

opossum · « **Reply #5 on:** May 21, 2003, 02:33:16 PM »

I went and bought 14" 44 barrel today.Hope to shoot it this weekend to see how it groups.These contenders and encores are addicting.I will let you know how it shoots .I am going to try to go with the iron sights on this barrel.

Whodaheck99 · « **Reply #6 on:** May 21, 2003, 03:03:45 PM »

I have a 10 in factory barrel, with a 2x Leupold. At 50 yards, a three shot group, you can cover it with a quarter. It is great for hunting. I have take 5 deer, with it. 14 in. barrel are to front heavy. I have a 444 in a 10 inch barrel to, it is a handful.