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Re: 44 Magnum pic and discussion thread. Mackay_Sagebrush #15892529 03/12/21
Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,892 Texas City, Texas H Henryseale Campfire Regular
Henryseale Campfire Regular H Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,892 Texas City, Texas	I sometimes shoot .44 Russian that I load myself in my S&W M-69. I make what I call my ".44 Russian +P" loads for it using 240 gr. coated LSWCs. I recently ordered some sample packs of various bullets from a manufacturer and they mistakenly sent me a package of 200 gr. coated lead RNFP bullets. After a phone call to them, they agreed to correct my shipment and told me to keep the .44 bullets sent in error. I'm thinking they might make good Russian loads. Anyone have a recipe for Russian loads (to be shot in a .44 Mag gun) with these 200 grain bullets? I have Titegroup, Unique, and Universal powders. I have been loading my 240 grain "Russian +P" loads with 4.8 gr Titegroup for 815 FPS and 5.4 gr Universal for 814 FPS, from a 4.25" barrel. Suggestions, please? "...why, land is the only thing in the world worth working for, worth fighting for, worth dying for,... because it is the only thing that lasts."

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Re: 44 Magnum pic and discussion thread. Mackay_Sagebrush #15892818 03/12/21
Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 44,222 south of south local_dirt Campfire 'Bwana
local_dirt Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 44,222 south of south	Why bother? The commies you voted for are coming for your guns, anyway. Slaves get what they need. Free men get what they want. Rehabilitation is way overrated. Orwell wasn't wrong. GOA member disappointed NRA member 24HCF SEARCH

Re: 44 Magnum pic and discussion thread. local_dirt #15893077 03/13/21
Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,892 Texas City, Texas H Henryseale Campfire Regular
Henryseale Campfire Regular H Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,892 Texas City, Texas	Originally Posted by local_dirt Why bother? The commies you voted for are coming for your guns, anyway. Uh...Is this directed at me? If so, would you mind telling me what damned commies I supposedly voted for and why the Hell would you make such a slanderous accusation? "...why, land is the only thing in the world worth working for, worth fighting for, worth dying for,... because it is the only thing that lasts."

Re: 44 Magnum pic and discussion thread. Henryseale #15898901 03/14/21
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 15,816 M Mackay_Sagebrush OP Campfire Ranger
OP Mackay_Sagebrush Campfire Ranger M Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 15,816	Originally Posted by Henryseale I sometimes shoot .44 Russian that I load myself in my S&W M-69. I make what I call my ".44 Russian +P" loads for it using 240 gr. coated LSWCs. I recently ordered some sample packs of various bullets from a manufacturer and they mistakenly sent me a package of 200 gr. coated lead RNFP bullets. After a phone call to them, they agreed to correct my shipment and told me to keep the .44 bullets sent in error. I'm thinking they might make good Russian loads. Anyone have a recipe for Russian loads (to be shot in a .44 Mag gun) with these 200 grain bullets? I have Titegroup, Unique, and Universal powders. I have been loading my 240 grain "Russian +P" loads with 4.8 gr Titegroup for 815 FPS and 5.4 gr Universal for 814 FPS, from a 4.25" barrel. Suggestions, please? 4.6 Grains of Titegroup is very accurate with a 240. Very accurate with 180s as well. Odds are it will be accurate with a 200 grain bullet too. THE CHAIR IS AGAINST THE WALL. The Tikka T3 in .308 Winchester is the Glock 19 of the rifle world. The website is up and running! www.lostriverammocompany.com

Re: 44 Magnum pic and discussion thread. Mackay_Sagebrush #15899061 03/14/21
Joined: May 2002 Posts: 15,593 Turkey River Iowa johnw Campfire Ranger
johnw Campfire Ranger Joined: May 2002 Posts: 15,593 Turkey River Iowa	It all sounds like fun. But I suffered a hitch in my .44 loading plan that'll take a week or so to work out... Cannot find my .44 shell holder... I did grab a few boxes of .44 special from Underwood last week, though... Made some brass from that this afternoon... Just another avenue to pursue... "Chances Will Be Taken"

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Re: 44 Magnum pic and discussion thread. johnw #15899106 03/14/21
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,840 Craigmont, Idaho M mart Campfire Tracker
mart Campfire Tracker M Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,840 Craigmont, Idaho	I’ve got several RCBS 18s. I can send you one if you need. Chronographs, bore scopes and pattern boards have broke a lot of hearts.

Re: 44 Magnum pic and discussion thread. mart #15899242 03/14/21
Joined: May 2002 Posts: 15,593 Turkey River Iowa johnw Campfire Ranger
johnw Campfire Ranger Joined: May 2002 Posts: 15,593 Turkey River Iowa	Thanks Mart Missouri is closer than Alaska, and midway claims it has already shipped. Got Thursday night off, and maybe it'll be here by then? Should have something loaded up by my next weekend off. "Chances Will Be Taken"

Re: 44 Magnum pic and discussion thread. Mackay_Sagebrush #15899563 03/14/21
Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,892 Texas City, Texas H Henryseale Campfire Regular
Henryseale Campfire Regular H Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,892 Texas City, Texas	4.6 Grains of Titegroup is very accurate with a 240. Very accurate with 180s as well. Odds are it will be accurate with a 200 grain bullet too. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks for the reply! I'll give that a try. "...why, land is the only thing in the world worth working for, worth fighting for, worth dying for,... because it is the only thing that lasts."

Re: 44 Magnum pic and discussion thread. johnw #15899742 03/14/21
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,840 Craigmont, Idaho M mart Campfire Tracker
mart Campfire Tracker M Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,840 Craigmont, Idaho	Originally Posted by johnw Thanks Mart Missouri is closer than Alaska, and midway claims it has already shipped. Got Thursday night off, and maybe it'll be here by then? Should have something loaded up by my next weekend off. You’re welcome. I some how ended up with several of them. Hope they get it to you quick. Chronographs, bore scopes and pattern boards have broke a lot of hearts.

Re: 44 Magnum pic and discussion thread. Mackay_Sagebrush #16200987 06/26/21
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 15,816 M Mackay_Sagebrush OP Campfire Ranger
OP Mackay_Sagebrush Campfire Ranger M Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 15,816	So I was contacted by a cast bullet manufacturer (after I inquired) about the 175 grain full wadcutters that I use in the Russian target load that shoot those 1" groups @ 25 yards : He said they would do a small run of 2,000 of them. Naturally I bought them all. being a one-off, side run they were a bit more than most places, but for the kind of accuracy the load produces, a couple bucks extra a box is worth it I think. So, probably in the next couple weeks I will have them loaded up. I kind of want to shoot a PPC course of fire with a .44 Mag, using Russians, since they have such light recoil, and obviously are way more than accurate enough! THE CHAIR IS AGAINST THE WALL. The Tikka T3 in .308 Winchester is the Glock 19 of the rifle world. The website is up and running! www.lostriverammocompany.com

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Re: 44 Magnum pic and discussion thread. johnw #16201602 06/26/21
Joined: Mar 2018 Posts: 3,445 SheriffJoe Campfire Tracker
SheriffJoe Campfire Tracker Joined: Mar 2018 Posts: 3,445	Originally Posted by johnw It all sounds like fun. But I suffered a hitch in my .44 loading plan that'll take a week or so to work out... Cannot find my .44 shell holder.... It'll be in the last place you look. Don't ask me about my military service or heroic acts...most of it is untrue. Pronoun: Yes, SIR !

Re: 44 Magnum pic and discussion thread. SheriffJoe #16201820 06/26/21
Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,520 MO SargeMO Campfire Tracker
SargeMO Campfire Tracker Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,520 MO	Originally Posted by SheriffJoe Originally Posted by johnw It all sounds like fun. But I suffered a hitch in my .44 loading plan that'll take a week or so to work out... Cannot find my .44 shell holder.... It'll be in the last place you look. ...and once you've ordered a new one, the old one will pop up like a fishing bobber. Last edited by SargeMO; 06/26/21. Direct Impingement is the Fart Joke of military rifle operating systems. ⓒ

Re: 44 Magnum pic and discussion thread. Mackay_Sagebrush #16202072 06/26/21
Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 33,690 Either Texas or Idaho E EdM Campfire 'Bwana
EdM Campfire 'Bwana E Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 33,690 Either Texas or Idaho	Most recent acquisition. A M629-4. Conduct is the best proof of character.

Re: 44 Magnum pic and discussion thread. EdM #16202977 06/27/21
Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 44,222 south of south local_dirt Campfire 'Bwana
local_dirt Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 44,222 south of south	Originally Posted by EdM Most recent acquisition. A M629-4. Nice pick up, Ed. I'll bet you've got some grips for it, too. Slaves get what they need. Free men get what they want. Rehabilitation is way overrated. Orwell wasn't wrong. GOA member disappointed NRA member 24HCF SEARCH

Re: 44 Magnum pic and discussion thread. local_dirt #16203048 06/27/21
Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 33,690 Either Texas or Idaho E EdM Campfire 'Bwana
EdM Campfire 'Bwana E Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 33,690 Either Texas or Idaho	Conduct is the best proof of character.

Re: 44 Magnum pic and discussion thread. Mackay_Sagebrush #16204540 06/27/21
Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 17,800 G gunswizard Campfire Ranger
gunswizard Campfire Ranger G Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 17,800	I purchased my first .44 Magnum a 61/2 M/29-2 in 1975 and have owned several over the years. My current .44 Magnum is a M/629 no dash with Magnaported 4" barrel, my go to load for several years now has been 7.5gr. of Unique with a 200gr. RNFP cast bullet. When I feel the need for more power I increase the charge to 9.0gr. Unique, those two loads handle all my needs with the .44 Magnum.

Re: 44 Magnum pic and discussion thread. Mackay_Sagebrush #16205527 06/27/21
Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,892 Texas City, Texas H Henryseale Campfire Regular
Henryseale Campfire Regular H Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,892 Texas City, Texas	Originally Posted by Mackay_Sagebrush So I was contacted by a cast bullet manufacturer (after I inquired) about the 175 grain full wadcutters that I use in the Russian target load that shoot those 1" groups @ 25 yards : He said they would do a small run of 2,000 of them. Naturally I bought them all. being a one-off, side run they were a bit more than most places, but for the kind of accuracy the load produces, a couple bucks extra a box is worth it I think. So, probably in the next couple weeks I will have them loaded up. I kind of want to shoot a PPC course of fire with a .44 Mag, using Russians, since they have such light recoil, and obviously are way more than accurate enough! Those look interesting. Wish I could score some .44 WCs to try. I usually load my Russians with 240 gr coated SWCs. "...why, land is the only thing in the world worth working for, worth fighting for, worth dying for,... because it is the only thing that lasts."

Re: 44 Magnum pic and discussion thread. Mackay_Sagebrush #16365281 08/22/21
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 15,816 M Mackay_Sagebrush OP Campfire Ranger
OP Mackay_Sagebrush Campfire Ranger M Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 15,816	THE CHAIR IS AGAINST THE WALL. The Tikka T3 in .308 Winchester is the Glock 19 of the rifle world. The website is up and running! www.lostriverammocompany.com

Re: 44 Magnum pic and discussion thread. Mackay_Sagebrush #16365480 08/22/21
Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 54,284 Parts unknown... EthanEdwards Campfire Kahuna
EthanEdwards Campfire Kahuna Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 54,284 Parts unknown...	Originally Posted by Mackay_Sagebrush Very nice. Love the holster.

Re: 44 Magnum pic and discussion thread. Mackay_Sagebrush #16493830 10/03/21
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 15,816 M Mackay_Sagebrush OP Campfire Ranger
OP Mackay_Sagebrush Campfire Ranger M Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 15,816	That holster is my "Bucket List" carved Sheridan Pattern #1AT from Milt Sparks! Love it! THE CHAIR IS AGAINST THE WALL. The Tikka T3 in .308 Winchester is the Glock 19 of the rifle world. The website is up and running! www.lostriverammocompany.com

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