Thread: Just how strong is the 696 .44 Special?
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Old 10-10-2009, 05:13 PM
Muley Gil Muley Gil is offline
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"Even Elmer Keith launched a few 44 special parts into orbit while trying to turn it into a 44 magnum."

IIRC, the only revolver that Elmer Keith ever damaged was a Colt SAA .45 that he shot with a 300 grain .45-70 or .45-90 bullet load. Can't remember offhand if it was a smokeless or black powder loading.
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