Author Topic: Taurus model 44 (Read 1005 times)

The deerslayer · « **on:** August 09, 2004, 08:39:52 AM »

Would the Taurus model 44 be a good hunting handgun that can shoot hot loads? Just wondering because of the price. (around $400)

DirtyHarry · « **Reply #1 on:** August 09, 2004, 04:30:16 PM »

I shoot hot loads out of all my Taurus revolvers without problem, so I would say you should have no problem either. One thing to note though, in the Taurus owners manual it states clearly that the use of "reloaded, remanufactured, hand-loaded or other non-standard ammunition voids all warranties"
So if something were to happen using hot loads and they found out somehow, you would become your own warranty station.

JohnK · « **Reply #2 on:** August 19, 2004, 06:36:55 AM »

A friend of mine has one of the early M44's with the 6.5" barrel. We've put loads as hot as 300gr @ 1,400 fps through it. He's only put a couple hundred of those through his gun so far, and I don't know how many more typical 240-250gr loads, but it isn't showing any signs of problems yet.

The deerslayer · « **Reply #3 on:** August 24, 2004, 10:06:26 AM »

Thanks for all tha help

Shane in WI · « **Reply #4 on:** August 25, 2004, 03:49:14 AM »

Mine shoots great w/ 240 grain handloads. (full load on W296 by the book) I recently added a 2x scope and put 3 shots into a 5/8" group at 25 yards and a 1 5/8" group at 50 yards. Pretty hard to blame the gun for that shooting.