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Offline srussell

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witch is more accurate
« on: August 05, 2011, 08:00:47 PM »
the 44mag or 45colt in a handi
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Re: witch is more accurate
« Reply #1 on: August 05, 2011, 08:45:34 PM »
My only experience is with the 44 Mag, in 2 Ruger Super Blackhawks, a Winchester M94, a Ruger 44 Carbine and a S&W M29 6.5" revolver.  I can, from over 40 yrs. experience in reloading/hunting/ and target shooting with this caliber, and taking many cleanly killed game animals-I like the 44 Mag.  I have taken somethings with 45 rds,-45ACP, very cleanly, but when you get into he 45 cal class-so many more effective upgrades come into play that the 45 Colt is degraded to a 38 Special wadcutter  status. There  some good loads, but seem to be a waste of time, to only biut a purist-good luck.
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Re: witch is more accurate
« Reply #2 on: August 05, 2011, 10:16:11 PM »
It ain't really the kind of question that someone can answer for you.
 
 
 
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Re: witch is more accurate
« Reply #3 on: August 06, 2011, 12:53:54 AM »
tha mag !! an 2x powerful, thats my onion.......... ;D
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Re: witch is more accurate
« Reply #4 on: August 06, 2011, 02:49:24 AM »
The wicked witch of the West ::) I do not have nor have I shot a 45 Colt, but the 44 Magnum is plenty accurate for it's range. There were issues with the 44 Magnum, until 2007, when the bore was tightened up to .4295 or so. Get a 44 Magnum and a box or two of Winchester White Box 240 grain soft points. You will not be disappointed.

Here is 3 shots at 50 yards with the WWB 240 grain soft points - about 1". This was with a 2.5X scope, first try.



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Re: witch is more accurate
« Reply #5 on: August 06, 2011, 03:03:36 AM »
Each and every barrel has its own identy. Accuracy of a given barrel is NOT dependent of caliber... It IS dependant of materials and the WAY its built.
 
I offer, you choose your favorite caliber and buy it. There are things that can be done AFTER that to increase taht barrels  accuracy.
 
DON'T get hung up on inherent accuracy of a straight walled cartridge like these two. One is no more accurate than the other.
 
Now, you your looking at what caliber will do what, I prefer the 45 COLT. It's a dandy at light stuff and will surpass the 44 with a heavy weight. I also offer it will surpass the 44 any bullet weight when loaded by a good hand loader. I have loaded my 45's with 155's to 360 Gr bullets, the grand ol 45COLT can do it all...
 
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Re: witch is more accurate
« Reply #6 on: August 06, 2011, 04:55:21 AM »
I load my 45 colt carbine with 250 xtp at 900 fps it i s very accurate at 50 yards with open sights  it will definately shoot better than I can,my 44 will hold 2" groups at 100 yards with 240 xtp at about 1400 fps, I like shooting the colt very quiet load
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Re: witch is more accurate
« Reply #7 on: August 06, 2011, 06:36:21 AM »
The 45 Colt has the accuracy (and power) advantage particularly with the heavier bullets due to the slow 1:38" twist of the 44mag,  Ruger/TC levels in the 1:20" Colt tip the playing field for the Colt, 250gr bullets at 2000fps for the Colt vs ~1800fps for 240gr in the 44mag and it just gets better for the Colt as you increase bullet weight.

One big advantage to mention for the Colt in a factory rifle is it came on an SB2 frame when it was in production which ended a few years ago, the 44mag currently comes on an SB1 which limits the barrel  options, but on an SB2 frame the 44mag can always be rechambered to 445 Supermag(300gr @~2000fps,  GBO reamer) or even 444 Marlin, and the Colt can be rechambered to Casull(GBO reamer) or 460, lots of options if the basic platform doesn't perform to your expectations.  ;)

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Re: witch is more accurate
« Reply #8 on: August 06, 2011, 09:49:10 AM »
"A witch we've found a witch"

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Re: witch is more accurate
« Reply #9 on: August 06, 2011, 09:57:50 AM »
Both cartridges are accurate, or they would not have lasted this long.  The rest depends on the rifle and shooter.  Mostly the shooter.
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