There is a big difference in the hitting power between the 44 and 357.
Bullet selection is not important with the 44, the 240gr JSP like a Magtech 44(a) does everything you need it to do on anything. I’ve done all of the other flavors and they just aren’t needed.
One anomaly you need to be aware of with the 44 mag unless you are using fast 180gr pills is the rifle recoil can make you move before the bullet exits the barrel so it needs to be held very steady. This accounts for many people’s claims the 44 carbine is inaccurate, especially the Ruger 77/44.
Another thing, this “loading light” or using “specials” is just crap in the sense of the point of impact between loads can drive you nuts. Find yourself a standard load the gun likes and stick with it.
A standard 240gr 44 with a 25 yard zero is +1” roughly 50&75 yards and a little over 1/4” low at 100 yards, -2” at about 130 yards.
I get the “bang flop” at any yardage with my 44, period.
There is nothing I wouldn’t shoot with a 44 but the 357 is nice too but It depends on your needs.
Last edited by JohnnyLoco; 07/24/22.
