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Offline jdp29

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Shikari Help
« on: December 12, 2012, 08:51:22 PM »
Just picked up a used Shikari in 44 mag.  Excellent shape and got it for 65 bucks!!
 
My questions is this.  I am concerned because I have been reading about how careful you need to be with what loads you shoot out of these.  All I want to do is go to the local store and buy brand name 44 mag loads.  Am I safe in doing this.  This is an older model I am sure from the 70's or so.
 
Also I was told I could shoot 44 special out of this as well.  True??
 
Thanks
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Re: Shikari Help
« Reply #1 on: December 12, 2012, 10:18:17 PM »
Shikari is a fine rifle, unfortunately, not one that I have.  I know it'll be fine with factory loads and yes, it'll shoot 44 Special.  Best of luck with your steal.

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Re: Shikari Help
« Reply #2 on: December 13, 2012, 02:58:04 AM »
I have 1 in 45-70. You must watch the loads in it as it is a cast iron reciever, but standard factory 44 mag loads should be fine. I shoot a moderate trapdoor load in mine with no problems or signs of excessive presure. Have done so for 40 years.
 
I did retire mine but not for nice shooting, I have trouble seeing and needed a scope and mines not D/T for one.
 
Good luck and happy shooting, I'm sure it will do well.
 
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Re: Shikari Help
« Reply #3 on: December 13, 2012, 04:53:42 AM »
Factory loads or reloads as long as they are not 'beyond the book' and you will be fine (and no T-bar either!). Mine was surprisingly accurate from light RB loads through full Magnum (different point of impact, of course), but most of my shooting was mid-data cast bullet loads with the old Lyman 429421 bullet.
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Re: Shikari Help
« Reply #4 on: December 13, 2012, 05:36:52 AM »
I've had one in 45-70 since the late seventies.  It shoot up to moderate loads in it and it is wonderfully a accurate.  I always thought it had a steel receiver since it is case hardened.  I didn't know you could do that with cast iron.  I think you'll love your 44 Mag.

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Re: Shikari Help
« Reply #5 on: December 13, 2012, 07:41:46 AM »
It is not case hardened it is case colored. Kurt
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Re: Shikari Help
« Reply #6 on: December 13, 2012, 11:46:20 AM »
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Re: Shikari Help
« Reply #7 on: December 14, 2012, 01:13:55 PM »
I have one of the 45-70's and a 44 mag both shoot extremely well the 44mag likes the winchester white box 44mag ammo which can be found at most wally worrlds
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Re: Shikari Help
« Reply #8 on: December 14, 2012, 04:40:38 PM »
Quote from: jdp29 on December 12, 2012, 08:51:22 PM
Just picked up a used Shikari in 44 mag.  Excellent shape and got it for 65 bucks!!
 
My questions is this.  I am concerned because I have been reading about how careful you need to be with what loads you shoot out of these.  All I want to do is go to the local store and buy brand name 44 mag loads.  Am I safe in doing this.  This is an older model I am sure from the 70's or so.
 
Also I was told I could shoot 44 special out of this as well.  True??
 
Thanks
Just as you can shoot .357 Magnum, and .38 Special (regular and +P loads) out of a .357 Maximum.  You can shoot almost all .44Cal ammunition (.44 Magnum, .44 Special, .44 Russian, .44 Colt, and .44 Bulldog) out of the .44 Magnum.  All will chamber safely except, I think 44-40?  Anyone remember/know for sure, please correct me.   Enjoy the rifle.
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