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Offline c1skout

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shot my new 44mag
« on: September 28, 2008, 02:49:35 PM »
  I bought a 44mag barrel from another poster here and fit it myself (first time fitting).I finally tried it out today. The first 3 shots to test function were all on the box. The next 3 were aimed and went into about 2.5" at 50yds with the open sights. Suits me so far. I bought some medium rings today and mounted a k2.5 Weaver so I can see how well this combo is gonna shoot. Hopefully my boy will use it for deer this fall.
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Re: shot my new 44mag
« Reply #1 on: September 28, 2008, 02:55:23 PM »
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Re: shot my new 44mag
« Reply #2 on: September 28, 2008, 04:08:22 PM »
Had 3 of my boys (and a lady that has never shot a gun before) out at the range today.  Gave 2 of them rifles for passing Hunters Ed. so we were playing.  One of the extra guns I took was my 44 Handi, (the 357 had to stay at home :'()  But the story is 150 rounds thru the 2-44s with 4 of us shooting them.  The Handi is one made by Marlin and shoots great.  Yours really does need a little brother, though.  357 is a great one too.   Only reason mine didn't go with us was lack off ammo, can't keep up with demand. :(  DP   By the way, the new shooter is ready to go again.  Everyone needs to get more people involved in the shooting sports.  DP
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Handi's:22Shot, 22LR, 2-22Mag, 22Hornet, 5-223, 2-357Max, 44 mag, 2-45LC, 7-30 Waters, 7mm-08, 280, 25-06, 30-30, 30-30AI, 444Marlin, 45-70, AND 2-38-55s, 158 Topper 22 Hornet/20ga. combo;  Levers-Marlins:Two 357's, 44 mag, 4-30-30s, RC-Glenfields 36G-30A & XLR, 3-35 Rem, M-375, 2-444P's, 444SS, 308 MX, 338Marlin MXLR, 38-55 CB, 45-70 GS, XS7 22-250 and 7mm08;  BLR's:7mm08, 358Win;  Rossi: 3-357mag, 44mag, 2-454 Casull; Winchesters: 7-30 Waters, 45Colt Trapper; Bolt actions, too many;  22's, way too many.  Who says it's an addiction?

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Re: shot my new 44mag
« Reply #3 on: September 28, 2008, 05:34:27 PM »
Or a big brother like a 444!

Has anyone pushed their 44 Handi much past 100 yards?
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Re: shot my new 44mag
« Reply #4 on: September 29, 2008, 02:01:58 AM »
I have not done a bunch of shooting with mine yet, but seems to like Winchester 240 solid points in the white box. They are around $32/box here; about the cheapest I could buy. I tried a few hand loads, but my 44 (2007) did not like them as well. The Winchesters were just under 1" at 50 yards for three shots. I was getting right at 1800 fps with them too.
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Re: shot my new 44mag
« Reply #5 on: September 29, 2008, 06:38:53 AM »
Mine really likes Hornady 180 gr xtps with a full load of H110 or 180 gr Oregon trail hard cast with a light load of Trail Boss.  I guess because of the slow twist it does better with the lighter bullets.  Anyway I am more than pleased with it.

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Re: shot my new 44mag
« Reply #6 on: September 29, 2008, 01:32:34 PM »
Mine does real well with 240's, still need to try some of the 270 Gold Dots and some cast.  And yes, the big brother,(444) is at my house, too. ;D  It seems to shoot as well as the 44.  Just plays a little rougher is all. ::)  DP
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Re: shot my new 44mag
« Reply #7 on: September 29, 2008, 03:47:14 PM »
  I took a quick trip to the range this evening with the 44mag with scope attached. Dark was coming fast and I only had 10 rounds of handloads at home so I didn't get much shooting. Took me 7 shots to get the scope to point of aim, then I put the last three into 1.75" at 50yds. Plenty good for hunting but I'm thinking if I spend some time cooking up a load that this barrel likes I might really have something here. My handloads were 240gn Hornady xtp with Win 296 powder that I had left over from a super blackhawk that I recently sold.
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Re: shot my new 44mag
« Reply #8 on: September 29, 2008, 08:43:33 PM »
Good shooting. 2" is plenty good at 50 yards. In our section of the state, most deer are shot under 100 yards with the majority under 50.
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Re: shot my new 44mag
« Reply #9 on: October 01, 2008, 08:46:06 PM »
Quote from: LaOtto222 on September 29, 2008, 02:01:58 AM
I have not done a bunch of shooting with mine yet, but seems to like Winchester 240 solid points in the white box. They are around $32/box here; about the cheapest I could buy. I tried a few hand loads, but my 44 (2007) did not like them as well. The Winchesters were just under 1" at 50 yards for three shots. I was getting right at 1800 fps with them too.

Mine shoots the Winchesters 240gr white box ammo very well also.  I have had some decent luck with reloads using bulk 240's with 2400 and 296.

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