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Offline OHHJIMMY

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44 mag twist rate
« on: March 16, 2008, 02:11:39 PM »
Anyone think there's ever a chance they will make the 44 Mag with a 1 in 20 twist like the 444? I've got my money waiting if they do.
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Re: 44 mag twist rate
« Reply #1 on: March 16, 2008, 03:38:54 PM »
Keep your money waiting just don't hold your breath.  :)Kurt
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Re: 44 mag twist rate
« Reply #2 on: March 17, 2008, 04:15:48 AM »
As far as i know the 1-38" twist rate will stabilize a 300 grain bullet. Beyond that I am not sure. Just be thankful they shrunk the barrels down so .430" bullets can be shot with some accuracy.
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Re: 44 mag twist rate
« Reply #3 on: March 17, 2008, 07:09:54 AM »
Yep, a 1 in 20 would have made a decent barrel into a great barrel.  I am glad they have finally solved the bore size problem.  I am reasonably happy with my new .44 barrel so far.

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Re: 44 mag twist rate
« Reply #4 on: March 17, 2008, 03:00:52 PM »
The reason for my interest is that I am getting along ( 59 yrs) and I've been thing for a while I might like A low recoil short range deer rifle for my later years. Not to mention that it would be a fun gun for now, cheap to shoot.
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Re: 44 mag twist rate
« Reply #5 on: March 18, 2008, 02:50:24 AM »
I have one of the 'new' .44 barrels and while I am still breaking it in I am getting more than acceptable groups at 50 yards with hand loaded Hornady bullets over loads of H110.  It also shoots Laser Cast bullets over light loads acceptably.  I haven't tried it with 300gr or 240 gr Hornady bullets but it does a good job with 180gr.  While this will not be my primary gun to take deer hunting or even my first choice  in .44 mag (would take the Deerfield) I wouldn't be afraid to use it where I hunt.

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