anyone have any idea what the lighest .44 magnum factory round is you can get? Just bought a .44 magnum and want to practice. I do want to get some magnum rounds downrange, not specials(although I probably will be buying some of those as well).
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Re: lightest .44 magnum factory load
The WWB 240gr JSP is pretty damn mild. Don't see 180 or 200gr loads often enough to recommend any of them.
The WWB 240gr JSP is pretty damn mild. Don't see 180 or 200gr loads often enough to recommend any of them.
Re: lightest .44 magnum factory load
Some of the custom reloader places will make you anything you want. I know that ChadTRG42 offers a range of "off the shelf" 44 mag stuff, you might try him for some light practice loads too.
Some of the custom reloader places will make you anything you want. I know that ChadTRG42 offers a range of "off the shelf" 44 mag stuff, you might try him for some light practice loads too.
Re: lightest .44 magnum factory load
I don't know that the moniker "light" really applies to the Buffalo Bore Ammo offerings as they are still pushing heavier (240gr and 255gr) bullets at very respectable velocities, but they are certainly "lightER" than their other offerings. Here is a link to both offerings in the "low recoil" .44 Mag category from them:
http://www.buffalobore.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=221
http://www.buffalobore.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=55
Your best bet is to stick with .44SPL ammo for plinking/practice and move the the .44 Mag loads for other uses. That, or reload where you can push some of the lighter, 200gr bullets at around 1000fps or so.
I don't know that the moniker "light" really applies to the Buffalo Bore Ammo offerings as they are still pushing heavier (240gr and 255gr) bullets at very respectable velocities, but they are certainly "lightER" than their other offerings. Here is a link to both offerings in the "low recoil" .44 Mag category from them:
http://www.buffalobore.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=221
http://www.buffalobore.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=55
Your best bet is to stick with .44SPL ammo for plinking/practice and move the the .44 Mag loads for other uses. That, or reload where you can push some of the lighter, 200gr bullets at around 1000fps or so.
Re: lightest .44 magnum factory load
Why the reluctance to shoot 44 special loads? Are you now or are you going to be reloading?
Why the reluctance to shoot 44 special loads? Are you now or are you going to be reloading?
Re: lightest .44 magnum factory load
Specials are the way to go for practice, and that's what I carry in half of my cylinder for my 4" 629 edc. A word of caution about bufalo bore, some of their loads are actually over max if you have them pressure tested, and I know at least 1 gunsmith (Gary Reeder no less) that voids the warranty if you shoot buffalo bore. From I've been told (may be wrong) they've sued a couple times and lost for blowing up revolvers
Specials are the way to go for practice, and that's what I carry in half of my cylinder for my 4" 629 edc. A word of caution about bufalo bore, some of their loads are actually over max if you have them pressure tested, and I know at least 1 gunsmith (Gary Reeder no less) that voids the warranty if you shoot buffalo bore. From I've been told (may be wrong) they've sued a couple times and lost for blowing up revolvers
Re: lightest .44 magnum factory load
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: CSAR</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Why the reluctance to shoot 44 special loads? Are you now or are you going to be reloading? </div></div>
I don't like practicing with them because it isn't realistic training since the recoil impulses are so incredibly different.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: CSAR</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Why the reluctance to shoot 44 special loads? Are you now or are you going to be reloading? </div></div>
I don't like practicing with them because it isn't realistic training since the recoil impulses are so incredibly different.
Re: lightest .44 magnum factory load
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Falar</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I don't like practicing with them because it isn't realistic training since the recoil impulses are so incredibly different. </div></div>
But by that rationale, neither is using "light" loads of any kind, including .44spl or light .44mag loads, if you are "training." I agree with you wholeheartedly that if you are prepping for a hunt with your .44Mag, or if you carry one for defensive purposes (while hunting or otherwise), then you should absolutely train with the ammo you will be shooting/carrying, or some alternative that will approximate the recoil/performance/etc. of your primary load. This is for your safety, as well as those around you who may be close by in a firefight or in the woods when a pi$$ed-off Mama Grizzly decides you are on her turf and she's hungry/feeling overly protective!
Otherwise, if it is just to put ammo downrange, get used to the pistol, plink a little at the range, let friends shoot it, etc., etc. then I see no reason to run punishing loads (that are generally more expensive) when the lighter, cheaper stuff still shoots fine, lets you work on trigger control, and so on and so forth.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Falar</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I don't like practicing with them because it isn't realistic training since the recoil impulses are so incredibly different. </div></div>
But by that rationale, neither is using "light" loads of any kind, including .44spl or light .44mag loads, if you are "training." I agree with you wholeheartedly that if you are prepping for a hunt with your .44Mag, or if you carry one for defensive purposes (while hunting or otherwise), then you should absolutely train with the ammo you will be shooting/carrying, or some alternative that will approximate the recoil/performance/etc. of your primary load. This is for your safety, as well as those around you who may be close by in a firefight or in the woods when a pi$$ed-off Mama Grizzly decides you are on her turf and she's hungry/feeling overly protective!
Otherwise, if it is just to put ammo downrange, get used to the pistol, plink a little at the range, let friends shoot it, etc., etc. then I see no reason to run punishing loads (that are generally more expensive) when the lighter, cheaper stuff still shoots fine, lets you work on trigger control, and so on and so forth.
Re: lightest .44 magnum factory load
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ORD</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Falar</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I don't like practicing with them because it isn't realistic training since the recoil impulses are so incredibly different. </div></div>
But by that rationale, neither is using "light" loads of any kind, including .44spl or light .44mag loads, if you are "training." I agree with you wholeheartedly that if you are prepping for a hunt with your .44Mag, or if you carry one for defensive purposes (while hunting or otherwise), then you should absolutely train with the ammo you will be shooting/carrying, or some alternative that will approximate the recoil/performance/etc. of your primary load. This is for your safety, as well as those around you who may be close by in a firefight or in the woods when a pi$$ed-off Mama Grizzly decides you are on her turf and she's hungry/feeling overly protective!
Otherwise, if it is just to put ammo downrange, get used to the pistol, plink a little at the range, let friends shoot it, etc., etc. then I see no reason to run punishing loads (that are generally more expensive) when the lighter, cheaper stuff still shoots fine, lets you work on trigger control, and so on and so forth.</div></div>
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ORD</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Falar</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I don't like practicing with them because it isn't realistic training since the recoil impulses are so incredibly different. </div></div>
But by that rationale, neither is using "light" loads of any kind, including .44spl or light .44mag loads, if you are "training." I agree with you wholeheartedly that if you are prepping for a hunt with your .44Mag, or if you carry one for defensive purposes (while hunting or otherwise), then you should absolutely train with the ammo you will be shooting/carrying, or some alternative that will approximate the recoil/performance/etc. of your primary load. This is for your safety, as well as those around you who may be close by in a firefight or in the woods when a pi$$ed-off Mama Grizzly decides you are on her turf and she's hungry/feeling overly protective!
Otherwise, if it is just to put ammo downrange, get used to the pistol, plink a little at the range, let friends shoot it, etc., etc. then I see no reason to run punishing loads (that are generally more expensive) when the lighter, cheaper stuff still shoots fine, lets you work on trigger control, and so on and so forth.</div></div>
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Re: lightest .44 magnum factory load
I would practice with the same loads you plan on using in the real world.
I practice with 240 gr Xtp's on top of some H110. Its a stout load. I carry 305 gr Buffalo Bores with me when archery hunting for bear protection. I would love to use the BB for practice, but thats not cost effective.
I would practice with the same loads you plan on using in the real world.
I practice with 240 gr Xtp's on top of some H110. Its a stout load. I carry 305 gr Buffalo Bores with me when archery hunting for bear protection. I would love to use the BB for practice, but thats not cost effective.
Re: lightest .44 magnum factory load
If you insist on not shooting specials, Ten-X Ammunition makes extremely light cowboy action loads for the 44 mag. Federal Hydra-shoks are also really mild in the 44 mag.
I have a set of Redding heat treated steel dies for 44spc/mag if anyone is thinking about getting into 44 loading. Send me a message if interested.
If you insist on not shooting specials, Ten-X Ammunition makes extremely light cowboy action loads for the 44 mag. Federal Hydra-shoks are also really mild in the 44 mag.
I have a set of Redding heat treated steel dies for 44spc/mag if anyone is thinking about getting into 44 loading. Send me a message if interested.
Re: lightest .44 magnum factory load
For the record, most 44 loads are built for killing animals, and typically pass through most people without much expansion/ energy deposition. There are exceptions to that, but if you are looking to carry this cannon, you are probably better off with a .44 special load, or one of the lighter hydra-shock type loads.
For the record, most 44 loads are built for killing animals, and typically pass through most people without much expansion/ energy deposition. There are exceptions to that, but if you are looking to carry this cannon, you are probably better off with a .44 special load, or one of the lighter hydra-shock type loads.
Re: lightest .44 magnum factory load
I have used Rem/UMC 180gr loads in my Win '94AE Carbine. They are well behaved, and I think they could be more accurate than Rem/UMC 240gr loads. They are my referred 44Mag deer load.
Greg
I have used Rem/UMC 180gr loads in my Win '94AE Carbine. They are well behaved, and I think they could be more accurate than Rem/UMC 240gr loads. They are my referred 44Mag deer load.
Greg
Re: lightest .44 magnum factory load
you can check midway and other sources
180 rem
180hor
165cor
you can check midway and other sources
180 rem
180hor
165cor
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