.41 Mag Cowboy Loads

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Very excited about a model 57 arriving in a few days! My first .41 mag.

At the gun show, I picked up (new brass) cowboy load, 210 grain semi-wadcutter from a non-box vendor I trust ...Georgia Arms.

Would love to do it, but I can't re-load ...at least for now.

I'm only punching paper and having fun at the range. Would this type of load be similar to target grade? I want to experience the feel of a .41 mag without spending $60 a box on hunting loads.

Guess I'll find out soon enough. Not sure about leading either. Most of the .38/.357 I shoot is jacketed.

Any thoughts or opinions are appreciated. Thanks!
 
Should work fine. No need to abuse yourself with full magnum loads just to punch holes in paper. Although I shoot a Model 29 instead of a 57, I shoot probably fifty rounds of slower lead projectiles for every single round of full speed jacketed. I like the flash and bang of full magnum loads, but still...............
 
This is close to what the .41 mag. Police load was intended to be.
Designed for the M 58 at I think is less than or close to 800 FPS

How about some pics?

"NEW" .41 Rem Mag 210gr Lead Semi-Wadcutter - Georgia Arms

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210 grains at 800 fps is an extremely light load and should be very pleasant to shoot! I load plated 210's to 1200 fps and they are very easy shooting rounds. Have fun and enjoy!
 
This is great news on the ammo. Thanks for the info.

My model 57 is currently on its way to the local FFL. Might be here tomorrow; likely Tuesday.

I'll definitely have some photos coming.

Gotta admit, I am really excited about this one!
 
My daughter and grandkids shot my mod 58 with Ga Arms cowboy loads and had a great time. You will need to step it up a bit for the FULL Mag experience, but that came come in time. Enjoy.

Charlie
 
get used to the gun with the light loads until you are comfortable with it. then try the cannon loads.
 
You will not get the feel of a .41 Mag using "Cowboy Action" loads. In fact you may be disappointed. I shoot mostly M29s in .44 mag. I made the mistake of buying some .44 Rem "Cowboy Action" ammo from a local reloading supply store when I got my first M29. The load was rated at 900 fps. The ammo was pretty puny by big gun standards, but it was okay for Cowboy Action shooters where rapid follow-up shots are required.
A Model 58 using factory .41 mag ammo is a handful. I shoot factory ammo in mine very seldom. The Model 57 is a little easier to handle due to the difference in the stocks, but you still know you have a tiger by the tail when shooting factory ammo.
I reload for both the .41 mag and .44 mag. I can reload a round that approaches factory performance, but is toned down so it does not abuse the firearm.
I know you said you don't reload, but you should look into it. I can reload a box of fifty .41 mag or .44 mag for under $10 per box. It wouldn't take long at $60 a box to pay for whatever reloading equipment you needed. And there is a myriad of reloading literature on the market to get you started off correctly.
My M57-1 has the 6" barrel and is very accurate and plenty fun to shoot.
I shoot golf ball size holes in paper targets almost every weekend.
Be safe - shoot straight.
 
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TEXVET said:
You will not get the feel of a .41 Mag using "Cowboy Action" loads. In fact you may be disappointed. I shoot mostly M29s in .44 mag. I made the mistake of buying some .44 Rem "Cowboy Action" ammo from a local reloading supply store when I got my first M29. The load was rated at 900 fps. The ammo was pretty puny by big gun standards, but it was okay for Cowboy Action shooters where rapid follow-up shots are required.
A Model 58 using factory .41 mag ammo is a handful. I shoot factory ammo in mine very seldom. The Model 57 is a little easier to handle due to the difference in the stocks, but you still know you have a tiger by the tail when shooting factory ammo.
I reload for both the .41 mag and .44 mag. I can reload a round that approaches factory performance, but is toned down so it does not abuse the firearm.
I know you said you don't reload, but you should look into it. I can reload a box of fifty .41 mag or .44 mag for under $10 per box. It wouldn't take long at $60 a box to pay for whatever reloading equipment you needed. And there is a myriad of reloading literature on the market to get you started off correctly.
My M57-1 has the 6" barrel and is very accurate and plenty fun to shoot.
I shoot golf ball size holes in paper targets almost every weekend.
Be safe - shoot straight.
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Thanks (to everyone) for the input. Really hoping that model 57 arrives today! Yes, if I can find a range that allows reloads, I'm all in. Think it would be a great hobby by itself. Also, after all these decades of shooting, I'd love to have control over my loads.

At least for the near future, I stocked up on GA NEW ammo. Definitely holding onto the brass.

The good part about these loads is that they may not spook my wife. She is used to shooting .22LR with me. Maybe easing into it will work out ok.
 
Good idea: my Gina used to enjoy shooting my 57 very much with poofy Trail Boss loads - they were about the least accurate .41 loads I ever shot, but that just means they were about like decent .45 ACP loads from a Glock for accuracy. :) And they would have been just fine for defensive use around the house . . . I think your bride will like them as well.

In case you every do get around to reloading: 6.5 grains Trail Boss, CCI cases, CCI large standard primer, any 215-gr LSWCs, moderate roll crimp - Velocities around 860 fps from the 4" gun, deviation around 15 fps.
 
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41 mag.just may be my fav.round...I reload and save a ton of $$ and get what I want,when I want it.....its a great caliber..good luck !
 
I ordered some of these Georgia Arms 41 Mag cowboy rounds today.

Should be fun range ammo for my 657 Classic Hunter

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Just got some Georgia Arm loads for my new Model 58. Went to a local indoor range and they would not allow me to use them. Even though they are labeled as "new" and not reloads, they would not permit me to shoot them. Have to find a range that will......
 
That's a beautiful 57 Mark . Enjoy !

I had a 4" nickel 57 that I bought new years ago . It was a wonderfully accurate handgun . Foolishly sold it awhile back .

I am looking at buying a pretty nice model 58 . I think I will also try the GA Arms LSWC ammo .
 
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Just got some Georgia Arm loads for my new Model 58. Went to a local indoor range and they would not allow me to use them. Even though they are labeled as "new" and not reloads, they would not permit me to shoot them. Have to find a range that will......
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Well, just got back from a Range that would allow me to shoot the Georgia Arms .41 Magnum Cowboy Loads. Very pleasant. Accurate and completely reliable. Felt like shooting .38 Specials in a K Frame Revolver. Now the Remington HTP 210 Gr. Soft Points was a completely different experience in my Model 58! Certainly provided the Magnum experience, but still completely manageable. What are so recommended Self Defense rounds for the Model 58? Have some Winchester Silvertips on the way. Once I qualify under HR 218 with the Model 58, it will be carried at times.
 
Mark....Nice gun..welcome to the Cult of the .41.... :-)

I've never shot any of the Georgia Arms LSWC ammo but it should not lead very much at all. They use a good quality cast bullet vs. the soft swaged bullets that Remington/Winchester uses.

The original police load ran 950 from a 4" and 1080 from a 6". They were VERY bad at totally leading up the bores in just 2-3 cylinder full.

Now you'll have to find a 4"... .41s are like Lays Potato Chips...can't just have ONE!!

Bob
 
Sixgun...try any of the loads listed with the Barnes 180 copper bullet. CorBon, Federal and Barnes all make loads using the bullets.

There is also C.O.P. (Copper Only Projectiles). I have two boxes at home but have not had time to try them out yet but they have a bigger HP than the Barnes do. They sell both bullets for reloading and factory ammo...

Bob
 
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