The bear, during the attack, moved from one hunter to the other, giving Doug the chance to access Reed's .44 magnum, that had been hung in a tree. Bottom line is you need to have 2 cylinders for this. Cowboy life, Ballistic Research, Gunsmithing ,Shooting , Fishing, Hunting,Photography,etc. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. In late 1907 the .44 Russian sired its son, the .44 Special, and was around in late 1955 to see its grandson, the .44 Magnum arrive. A few years later I got a 7.5 Super Blackhawk. Good grief! Out of curiosity, I tried chambering some .44 Spl. For hunting, either with a rifle or a handgun, the .44 Remington Magnum is capable of taking even the toughest game animals. The 44 Russian is used by many Cowboy Action Shooters who appreciate its soft shooting nature, and it's excellent accuracy. I've been shooting a 44 Mag for over 50 years and have used all manufactures of brass. of Universal is right at 720 fps, while 5.0 grs. The new magnum case was the .44 Special stretched to 1.29. Finding anything other than .44 Special revolver probably isnt in the cards. But in 1956 Keith's efforts culminated in the introduction of the .44 Magnum. Clays is my favorite powder for light-recoil loads for the .44 Magnum, and it continued to work well during this . Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. GO BACK. You will receive an email every Friday morning featuring the latest chatter from the hottest topics, breaking news surrounding legislation, as well as exclusive deals only available to ARFCOM email subscribers. Successfully stopping a threat depends on shot placement, penetration, number of shots on target, and sometimes the proper alignment of the stars. The choice is simple: Buy the .44 Magnum..Hand load to .22 Special specs. I don't paint bullets. So, they decided to update their most popular large-bore cartridge. By How are you going to get that load to feed in a rifle ? Theres very little difference in overall length, although the .44 Spl case is about an of an inch shorter. of Universal for just under 760 fps and 1 groups. Barrel lengths were reduced from 8 with the First Model Russians to 7 on the Second Model Russians. Velocity changed also to nominal 1,470 fps. Most .44 Mag hunting loads leave the barrel with around 1000 ft/lbs of energy. Dash Caliber But youre correct, you can get the same performance with both. Some initial problems were presented with propellants, so they lengthened the case to fit a little more powder but changed little else. The vast majority of .44 Spl loads are marketed for cowboy action shooting. The .44mag was made in 1975 and the little .357 is an early eighties model. The cartridge reached its prime in the 1950s, when the father of big-bore hand gunning, Keith Elmer, experimented with hotter loads and wadcutter projectiles. If you need to bust through the tough hide, bone, and muscle of a charging bear, penetration is a good thing. And both are fine options for hunting and home defense. gp100 several years ago and doesnt list one on their site, second time that I know of. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. A number of ammunition companies still manufacture .44 Russian ammunition: Additionally, Starline Brass makes new, unprimed cartridge cases in .44 Russian for handloaders. Lorenz originally filmed grizzlys without carrying a pistol.. The 44-40 chamber is too large(about the same diameter as a 45 Colt case) and bottle necked. Colt and everyone else that makes single actions frequently offer dual cylinder models in .44/40 and .44 Special. Your load my be alright for ''tinking" those GIGANTIC STEEL PLATES at 20ft. Using a .44 special case the 800fps load requires 5.5 gr of Bullseye. However, even the scoffing macho dudes at the gun range will shoot more accurately with a milder recoiling cartridge like the .44 Spl. The .44 Mag remains one of the most popular big-bore cartridges. Dubbed the S&W Model 29, it was specially designed to handle the new high-pressure loads. Except he disliked the two-diameter heel-type bullet used in .44/100. In short, there are pros and cons to both .44 Special and .44 Magnum. Box 1926, Escondido, CA 92033. HANDGUN. It is usually a 44 casing loaded with lead shot. Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: American Handgunner Magazine, GOM May/June 2023, P.O. Any use of this content without express written consent is prohibited. Its amazing what a mere 4.4 grains of extra case capacity can achieve. Seven of the best .44 Magnum Revolver on the market 2023. S&W wanted to enter the large frame, swing-out cylinder market. Of course, Russian and Special .44s can be safely fired in .44 Magnum revolvers, but I freely admit nowadays Im far fonder of shooting the Russian version from Navy Arms replica 3rd Model No. not. Heres how the cartridge stats measure up. Not much out there better than a .44 rifle! They figured out that .44 Special had generous case capacity relative to its performance. SASS has degenerated into a game of dress up for old baby boomers. Something's got to give. As a cartridge for the Hand Ejector, First Model .44 (nicknamed triplelock) they introduced a wild and crazy idea. Recreational Shooting. And all of them can be used to load both .44 Spl and .44 Mag. A heavier handgun will produce less felt recoil, because the mass of the gun absorbs some of that rearward force. Contest open to U.S. residents only. Logged Several here do what you describe. (I) Giveaway ends May 31, 2023. Shooting 44 Specials And 44 Russians In Our 44 Magnums For That Extra Hoot FortuneCookie45LC 63.6K subscribers Subscribe 5.5K views 5 years ago The often mentioned fouling and residue buildup. A number of ammunition companies still manufacture .44 Russian ammunition: Black Hills Cowboy action ammunition 210 grain lead flat point; Fiocchi ammunition 247 grain lead round nose Again, the new cartridge was a wonder of innovation (sarcasm intended). lead round-nose bullet at a sleepy 750 f.p.s. 44 russian, 44 special, 44mag all work in a 44 mag chambered revolver. He warped around at the speed of heat, immediately striking and striking again while I desperately crab-walked backward, one-handing shots at him while he, Rival Arms expands its offerings with the X1 Red Dot, a 3 MOA red dot ideally suited for use on defensive pistols, target pistols, rifles, hunting and Quite possibly, for the very first time, all three Gun Cranks agree on something open carry is stupid! That means theres plenty more .44 Magnum ammo and firearm variety. (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. The American gun maker made him the gift of an engraved presentation Model 3 valued at more than $400 (equivalent to $9,000 in 2021). The .44 Russian still provides much pleasurable shooting. I guess there wasnt enough interest for Ruger to keep them in their lineup. Midsouth Shooters can supply you with your pistol and rifle ammunition, as well as all of your shooting and reloading supplies. Because the .44 Special has mild recoil and more limited penetration potential, it is the safer option for home defense. Generally defined as how effectively the round can terminate a threat or drop a game animal, stopping power is a complicated subject. Giveaway prizes may have evidence of being test fired or exhibit minor handling marks. VTI might have some and could use 44R. While that might not seem like a lot, that additional powder produces faster velocities, flatter trajectories, and heftier downrange energy. Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. And because the Mag can be loaded into both handguns and rifles, it can serve as a handy, dual-purpose cartridge. DocAitch Registered Joined Dec 17, 2008 931 Posts Now jump to 1907. The cartridge debuted in 1955 and was followed by the release of the first two guns chambered for it: the S&W .44 Magnum (later rechristened as the Model 29) and the Ruger Blackhawk. Any discussion of magnums should pay homage to both of them. (II) Limit one entry per household. of Trail Boss for right around 685 fps. If its strong enough to take down a black bear, it can certainly stop two-legged predators. The modern cartridge had arrived. In fact, if you want some low recoil practice with your magnum revolver, this is a good way to do it. I look at the .44 Russian compared to the .44 Spl. Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. This revolver was chambered in a .44 centerfire, however to accommodate those who had Winchesters and wanted a companion revolver, S&W also chambered the American in .44 Rimfire, used in the Henry and Winchester 1866 Yellowboy leverguns. The non-necked design makes it a viable option for areas that restrict hunting with necked-down cartridges. The S&W Model 29 was so popular that it quickly sold out, leaving customers to flock to other .44 Magnum revolvers like the Ruger Redhawk. Magnum for four-legged adversaries and Special for two-legged predators. So, S&W remodeled the .44 Henry cartridge to centerfire ignition and called it .44/100. It was named .44 S&W Special. Now, almost 70 years later, .44 Magnum is still going strong. Ruger discontinued their 44 spl. Got a few other issues to deal with .. My wife uses LFC dies in both of her 550's as well as other Lee dies, the only Dillon dies we use are the powder thru funnels so they are compatible with the powder hopper. To protect the privacy and security of winners, names will not be made public. You must have JavaScript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website. It's been observed in .38/.357 as well as .44 Special/.44 Magnum guns. For loading I use Oregon Trails 225- and 240-gr. (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. In a self-defense situation, where your children are sleeping on the other side of the wall behind the bad guy, too much penetration can have fatal consequences. Ergo, they could tolerate more pressure. The result was the same velocity with the same 246-grain round-nose lead bullet, affectionately known as a Flying Ashtray due to being large and slow. lbs). N.S.F.W. Until quite recently, the factory loads for the .44 Special have been pretty anemica 246-gr. In 1957 the company went to model numbers with .44 Mags getting Model 29. If they feed, go for it. Giveaway prizes may have evidence of being test fired or exhibit minor handling marks. November 23, 2011 in SASS Wire. This can be an expensive proposition when you consider the expense of the necessary firearms. 30 Super Carry; 429 DE Magnum; 8mm Lebel; 9x21mm IMI; 9x23 Win . (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. Shooters in a life-or-death self-defense situation dont have the luxury of waiting for an armed aggressor to bleed out. Named Model #3, it was chambered for the .44 Henry, same as used in Winchesters Model 1866 rifles and carbines. Nice article. And the .455 Webley should be .455 Webley Way Short and a .450 Webley would be How in the world do you have any room for the daggone powder and a bullet Short Short. 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