I had another frustrating session with the .44 mag barrel again this weekend. I loaded up several different weight and size bullets. The only one that showed any hope was the 240g; .431 laser cast over 8 g of AA#2, 3-inch group at 50 yard. I would be content with this if it was constant, but even these had an occasional flyer. The heavy loaded Hornady 300g XTP-HP werent too bad
everything else, including several heavy loads behind .432 Beartooth were all over the place. It seems as the speed of the bullets go up the accuracy goes down. I had changed the scope from my last trip to the range where I got similar results. My .44 Ruger Deerfield will shoot ragged holes with heavy loaded 240g SP at this same 50-yard range. I looked up the twist rate on the Deerfield and it is 1in 20 while the Handi is 1 in 30. Is it possible that the slower twist does not stabilize the bullets as the velocity increases? I have reached the stage where I am grasping for straws. I took the .44 off and put on the 45/70 and got ragged holes with 300gand 405g bullets.
RJ
