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Offline sc1911cwp

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SHOOTING MY NEW FA 44 MAGNUM
« on: February 27, 2012, 01:59:44 PM »
Well, I finally got around to going to the range after ordering some equipment for the Dillon press. I had to order a new caliber conversion and die set. Also, I ordered a case gauge and some new brass. I only need to get primers and bullets. Alas, I digress. I got to the range and having never shot a 44 magnum before I had gone to the range three weeks ago and rented a S&W 629 and bought some ammo. I only shot half of it and felt I knew enough. Well, today when I went I shot the rest of it and all I can say is this gun really impressed me :)  Though I only shot out to 15 yards and off a rest I had really tight groups. Man I was happy. So I went and bought some more ammo, Winchester 240 gr, and touched off a round. OMG what a surprise! Now I have shot hot 45 Colt and even had a .460 at one time. Yeah, I got rid of that beast. I guess I forgot how a substantial revolver shoots. So, I need to start to reload and work my way up. It's obvious that the other ammo was very soft. So I have some gloves to use and will start the reloading process in a week or so. I'll shoot some lead for a while and get used to cleaning the revolver. Still, I like this new addition. I'm just used to 1911s. I really want to hunt with this. I guess I have some work ahead of me. Feel free to offer advice.
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Re: SHOOTING MY NEW FA 44 MAGNUM
« Reply #1 on: February 27, 2012, 04:54:48 PM »
If you want to do a little more shooting before you start loading then try MagTech 240 grain JSP ammo. Great ammo for the price and not nearly as hot as Winchester white box.  For a mid-range 44 mag reload I like a Hornady 240 gr XTP over 22 gr of IMR-4227 with a Winchester Large Pistol primer.
You can confirm this load on the Hodgdon website.  Only runs about 1200 fps. Pleasant to shoot and adequate for Whitetail hunting.  It's hard to beat a 44 magnum!

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Re: SHOOTING MY NEW FA 44 MAGNUM
« Reply #2 on: February 28, 2012, 12:10:32 PM »
Thank you for the reply. Yes, I want to start low and work up. I will look at my manuals and try to stay with a 240 gr. bullet since that is a effective laod. I don't feel the need to go up for now. I guess I better start working out :)
Granddaddy told me Lincoln was a Republican and look what he did to the South.