Old thread. But wanted to add, I too think 8.5 grains of unique is a bad idea. Skeeter and Elmer were shooting 7.5. Manuals list 6.5 as max. But many think that is for old guns.


I have been curious about the thin forcing cone concerns The 69 is a lot thicker. But it is rated for 44 magnum.

I think the 69 would be a great gun with hot 44 specials. I have been tossing and turning on it for a long time. Is the extra inch worth it?

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