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09-03-2017, 11:18 AM
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New to me 69-with range report
Well there I was thinking (not always a good thing  ), You know know I dont currently own a handgun in .44. I thought I might get something in .44sp as I don't really have a need for a magnum. Didn't want to spend a ton of $$. Thought about a Rossi 720, but suddenly there are none available (found 1 but the seller wouldn't ship), no way on a taurus. The Carter Arms are good guns I have heard but I think pricey for the target models. Well there I was on GB and found this 69 for a reasonable BIN and oooppppssss I hit the BIN button. Hope to have it by the end of the week of so. I got to be careful in my thinking.
PS. I found a leftover box of .44mag in my ammo stash so I will pop off at least a few full house rounds.
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09-03-2017, 12:45 PM
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and oooppppssss I hit the BIN button.
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09-03-2017, 01:17 PM
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I will be posting one here soon.Congrats to you!
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09-03-2017, 02:06 PM
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Better to spend your time clicking the "buy now" button on gun things than clicking around on adult oriented sites I suppose.
Congratulations on your purchase.
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09-04-2017, 03:38 PM
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09-04-2017, 03:44 PM
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Congratulations! Looking forward to range report. I'm considering one myself.
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I recommend using 44 magnum cases in the Model 69 if you are going to reload for it.
A 240gr LSWC over 5.0gr of Bullseye powder is a really nice fun target load for your trips to the range.
A stouter target load in the 44 magnum cases would be 8.5gr of Unique over the 240gr hard cast LSWC.
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09-16-2017, 01:14 PM
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Took the gun to the range today for a shakedown cruise. Shot 50 specials and 25 or so mid range magnums. Gun is a *****cat with the specials and a little snappy with the magnums. Part of the issue with the magnums is the stock grips are too small for me. I have a set of the pachmayr diamond pros on order. Gun was pretty accurate, I wasn't shooting for groups today but had no trouble scaring and breaking clay pigeons out at the 50 yard line. Next trip after the new grips come.
I don't have huge hands (mens large glove), but if you have bigger hands you will probably want new grips. Great gun
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Great way to start the weekend.
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