Very good thread! I�m on the novelty team, for non-hunter/reloaders. Had a 4� 29 and it wasn�t a fun plinker.
DMc
Straight factory loads, unfortunately, have to exude the aura of the 44 Magnum....
You guys need to check out Mackay Sagebrush's 44 thread....he obviously handloads, but its a good illustration of what the 44 is, can be all about.
Even Elmer detested the factories and their 44 loads. He even went farther with the 41 Mag, recommending a nice "police" load, discontinued almost immediately by people who would shriek in horror of their own factory loads sans earplugs and genteel hands...
I should note that for those who handload and work up to full throttle, the 44 Mag isn't difficult to harness. It does require a learning curve, for some, but its no different than going straight from a 38 Special to a 357 as far as blast; recoil and understanding your hand and recoil comfort is another.
If stuck with factory loads, its like going from a 30/30 to a 300 Weatherby. Not a good practice for many.
Elmer Keith's writings on recoil handling, grips and comfort still make a lot of sense, even today.
