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1921 vintage 44HE 2nd model Target
It supposedly has the heat treated cylinder and I want to shoot it.
I bought some Cowboy Choice ammo with a 200Gr. RNFP with a muzzle velocity of 540 FPS. It should be a safe load for my revolver. It is in top shape. Just want to put it on paper at 25 yards. Probably will shoot only 6 rds. Anyone else shoot a 44HE 2nd model Target? Big Larry
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Beautiful gun. At 540 fps you should be able to see the bullets enroute to the target. 
Enjoy!
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I shoot my 1st model TL with reloads of my own and it seems to do just fine with them. The loads are probably just a little hotter at around 750 fps they are the Keith style 255gr SWC.
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Beautiful gun. At 540 fps you should be able to see the bullets enroute to the target.
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Yes in the right lighting I've seen 148gr HBWC in flight to the target.
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Nice one!
I've put a few boxes through mine. Mostly the regular Choice Ammo 200 grn/ 850 fps. Fine shooter. SAAMI for these is still mild.
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Larry the load will be just fine. I use a Lee 200 gr RNFP with 6.0 gr of Unique and it shoots great.
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Beautiful gun, but not so perfect that you can't shoot it as much as you like without hurting the value any. I would not be the least afraid of shooting 200 grain lead SWC at 800 fps out of that one. I am more concerned about shooting low velocity rounds, and getting a bullet stuck in the bore.
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Very nice gun big Larry! Sounds like your choice of ammo is very light.... Shoot away and try a few a little further away too, I am sure you will be very pleased with yourself. Enjoy
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Thanks all, for the great info. Big Larry
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I shoot my 1st model TL with reloads of my own and it seems to do just fine with them. The loads are probably just a little hotter at around 750 fps they are the Keith style 255gr SWC.
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With that bullet, I think it's a better killer than .455 Colt.
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I shoot mine. Love it.
I'm having a 5" target built. 
Regards,
Bruce
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My buddy has a 2nd target, man that thing is easy to shoot well. We don't shoot high power loads but don't sweat it either. 6.5 grains unique all day.
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This thread prompted me to take mine out of the safe for some range time! 
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This thread prompted me to take mine out of the safe for some range time! |
I really need to do the same thing with several .44 S&W revolvers.
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Would these loads be safe with a triple lock?
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Would these loads be safe with a triple lock?
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I shoot the same load I mentioned above in all 3 of mine.
200grn.@850fps. Nice tight groups.
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