[tkbigbore]

first time ever today shot a 44 mag.update

Went to the range today and my brothers freind just bought a taurus 44 mag 8 3/8" barrel not the raging bull model but the other one . was shooting this load http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=287702

literally had no recoil at all dont know if this is a mild load or porting works that good . But im in love in 44 now forget a 357 . i seen someone about 2 hrs later show up with a 4" barrel 357 and they were having a hard time . i dont think that load was to accurate but i put 2 shots on a 2' tall cardboard box at 100 yards 18" apart . maybe a faster load would be more accurate . What other loads are similar to this . i figure heavy more powerful loads will kick similar to my dads 40 s&w . that thing walks and its a heavy *** hi-point .

 

[pisgah]

240 gr. bullet at 1200 fps is not a top-end .44 Magnum load, but it is the sort of load I prefer. Much more pleasant to shoot than pedal-to-the-metal full loads, but with plenty of power to do almost anything sensible you'd care to do with a handgun. I am sure the long barrel and porting would make powerhouse loads manageable, if not quite as pleasant.

 

[mattsbox99]

Did you read some of those reviews? Seems like a pretty inconsistent product.

Welcome to the world of the .44 Magnum, its all you really ever need out there, but the others just keep trying to be more popular...

I haven't shot that particular load, but if you step up to some real .44 Mag loads, you'll likely find it more 'pronounced'.

 

[roverboy]

A friend of mine used to shoot 240 gr. SWC cast at close to 1400 fps. They were his hunting loads. They would get your attention. The 1100 to 1200 loads are more fun to shoot.

 

[tkbigbore]

my neighbor told me sincei can handle that h&r 10 ga i have just about all hunting caliber covered on the recoil department . I think revolvers have less recoil that semi autos . I was looking at a 500 8" version but the 44 is very comfortable . i though the raging bull 454 with 45 colt and +p loads would be fun

 

[TMan]

Welcome to the world of the .44 Magnum, its all you really ever need out there, but the others just keep trying to be more popular...

Well, it's well known that any .44 Magnum can be loaded to .357 Mag level, but it doesn't happen the other way.

Personally, I am guilty of loading my .44M to less than train stopping levels. I shoot 240gr cast bullets to 1100fps. And when that isn't enough, I reach for the .35 Whelen.

 

[tkbigbore]

I think i could handle the 900-1000 ft lb loads . I like revolvers , I think a 500 s&w with loads from ballisticsupply would be good for me but i dont want to get ahead of myself . though when someone generally tells me about recoil and find out for myself i still disagree lol .

the m44 taurus is a good looking gun to me to . I could see getting into revolver hunting , down here you rarely get a shot past 30 yards i here

 

[tkbigbore]

Did you read some of those reviews? Seems like a pretty inconsistent product.

Welcome to the world of the .44 Magnum, its all you really ever need out there, but the others just keep trying to be more popular...

I haven't shot that particular load, but if you step up to some real .44 Mag loads, you'll likely find it more 'pronounced'.

I think he just bought them at a pawn shop for plinking ammo but from he said he shoots deer under 40 yards he said last time he shot one in the hear about 15 yards(270win) so i guess those blaser would work for that also but me i was looking at ammo on midwayusa incase i get a 44 next year

 

[MMichaelAK]

my neighbor told me sincei can handle that h&r 10 ga i have just about all hunting caliber covered on the recoil department . I think revolvers have less recoil that semi autos . I was looking at a 500 8" version but the 44 is very comfortable . i though the raging bull 454 with 45 colt and +p loads would be fun

The Raging Bull in 454 is a nice pistol. One of the guys has one and its accurate. Ive got a Ruger Super Redhawk in .454 and its a good oen as well.
Recoil with the .45Colt +P loads is light to moderate, and with heavy bullet Ruger Only .45 Colt loads its what I consider moderate compared to a 300 grain full power .454 Casull load. Full power .454 is very snappy and heavy as it comes back hard and fast. But since the Redhawk is so accurate with the 2x Weaver, I like shooting it.

But it is a whole different ball game than factory 240s in the .44mag.

 

[tkbigbore]

I'm trying to get my dad to put one on layway for my bday/xmas since its. The same week .I. like the 44 plus there's a good selection of ammo .also if I get one I was looking at the ftx hornady and a 320 grain hard cast load.how are they at 100 yards with iron sites

 

[tkbigbore]

Oh yeah from I've seen 700-900 ft lb load is most common

 

[gunchamp]

I'm shooting 300gn cast over 20.4 gn h110 out of my super blackhawk. They'll get your attention. Very accurate load. Alot more pleasant to shoot than the 360's out of my 454 or the 700's out of my 500 smith

 

[tkbigbore]

Will the m44 handle plus p loads ? It doesn't have a double lockup like the rb series not that id want to shoot them. I was looking at 320 gr from doubletap and black hills which do you think is better for hogs ? . I'm going to try and hope I. Can put 200$ down and let my dad layway the rest. Plus 44 ammo is cheap and its a good lookin gun

 

[Chief RID]

I can tell you are excited about the 44. I lov'em too. I have not taken a deer with a handgun but I am sad to say I have bloodied a couple. My fault, not the round. I have taken several deer with the Marlin 1894 in 44 mag. using Marshal's 290 gr bullet. Hit animals low in the chest for a good blood trail, or take out both shoulders for DRT. Of coarse never forget the in your ear.

 

[BackWoods Billy]

I'm loving my .44 mags. It's real nice when you cast and load your own bullets. Beartooth have some nice bullets if you don't cast.. I have Blackhawks and love playing around with loads.You can make them so you think your shooting a .38 (with alot bigger hole LOL or if your like me ) put your gloves on and hang on...Fun Gun..

 

[zombie44]

My first gun was a Ruger GP-100 357 mag but my first love was the 44 mag

Favorite range toys that I shoot nearly every weekend:

Both are in 44 mag and it's just an all around great cartridge to shoot and reload for!

 

[tkbigbore]

My first time with e revolver was a rossi 357 with 38 spl loads 6.5" barrel.I had a part time job back in august if I would have saved my money I could have put one on layway sooner.I've been looking at the m44 for awhile. I wish the age to buy revolvers was 18 I mean here in ga you can hunt iwth one at 16. I think using a revolver is the best way for me to really get into it . I know anygun can kill deer but I want to use something I'm happy with.most ranges here don't get past 40 yards . Actually the guy who let me shoot his 44 said his last deer was takin at 5 yards or so

 

[tkbigbore]

i havnt been able to get on in a few days but we all know about it lol . but heres whats new . on black friday me and my dad and little brother went up town . To just look around i had 25$ in my pocket and they had that taurus at my favorite shop , well the plan was to come back in about a week or sometime in december to layway it . but i feel like if you dont buy when you see something you really like you dont get another chance , so we was leaving the store after eyeballing the m44 taurus and i turned and looked at my dad and asked " you wouldnt happen to have 100$ would you " . well he did and i gave him my 25$ to pay him back like 1/4 of the 20% down . so ,,, i got the taurus m44 blued 8.3" on layway for 534$ . and owe 434$ still, he said he might pay all of the rest of it this month when he gets his vacation check instead of the 90 laway .


y'all dont know how much a 500$ gun is to my parents i mean i have 3 brothers and you know how it is when one gets somthing pricy lol . i feel kinda bad for asking for somthing like that but i really wanted it . plus i figured maybe oneday ill be able to return the favor .

 

[Chief RID]

Congrats on the Taurus. It should be a great gun for as long as you want it to. Sounds like a good Christmas for you. You may be practicing by the new year. Congrats again.

 

[tkbigbore]

thanks yeah i hope i can become able to shoot it well with the proper shells . Im in general more of a shotgun person and wanted a bps 10 for abit 2 years but i already have a h&r 10 ga . and i just found out how fun revolvers are .

i wish i could get these grips for it . their the best revolver grips i have ever seen . but i dont know how different the taurus and s&w are . maybe i can email them about custom ones .

http://www.eaglegrips.com/guns/SW-N-Frame-Square-Butt-Rosewood-Classic-Grips-Smooth.html