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Offline John R.

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Ruger 44 Special
« on: March 21, 2009, 09:00:06 AM »
Anybody have a shooting/accuracy report on the new 44 Special?
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Re: Ruger 44 Special
« Reply #1 on: March 21, 2009, 03:32:34 PM »
Mine shoots extremely well. I have fired lead bullets for the most part, 240-250 grain and velocity at 1000 fps. It is quickly turning into my "favorite". Mine is a 5 1/2" BTW. (That is it in my avatar pic)
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Re: Ruger 44 Special
« Reply #2 on: March 22, 2009, 02:02:44 AM »
Mine will be in next week, and I want to get some bullets loaded for it. I'm thinking a 245 SWC @ 900 to 1000. What powder did you use?
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Re: Ruger 44 Special
« Reply #3 on: March 22, 2009, 04:56:57 AM »
I shoot mostly .44 specials in my .44 mag so I'm wondering what is the advantage of a gun chambered for the special exclusively? I gather these are the flat top Rugers and a bit smaller than the Blackhawks. Can anyone provide specs as to how they compare to the Blackhawk and New Vaquero? Specificaly cylinder diameter and total gun weight.
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Re: Ruger 44 Special
« Reply #4 on: March 22, 2009, 08:38:45 AM »
Not any advantage, other than it might be more accurate due to the shorter cylinder. It's a nostalgia thing more than anything else. I don't know the cylinder dia., but the 4 5/8ths weighs 41 oz. and the 5 1/2 weighs 43 oz.
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