Model19man
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The prosecutor would have a field day if you shot someone with handloaded ammo of your own design. I would not consider that. Too many probable consequences.
.44 Special Federal Punch
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The prosecutor would have a field day if you shot someone with handloaded ammo of your own design. I would not consider that. Too many probable consequences.
okiegtrider
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I've not yet seen a prosecutor around where I live and work ask where the ammo came from in a shooting case. Gun forum myths.
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SnidelyWhiplash
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It may not be the prosecutor to worry about that but the opposing attorney in a civil action against you.
Consequences ? for loading a 44 mag down and using a design made for target practice with paper targets? This myth came from back when hollow points were considered too deadly and LEO were not allowed to even possess them.
The reality is that there is absolutely nothing you , as a re-loader, can do in order to make a more deadly 44 mag {or 44 special} than what is already factory loaded and out there for sale. Nothing.
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I'm friends with the state solicitor. Is there an emoji for sticking your tongue out?
It's a cowboy load with a hollow point bullet. Get the cowboy load. It's better. It's cheaper.
THE PILGRIM
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The last time I saw 44 Special it was Cowboy Load and I did get some.
bmcgilvray
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True that.
Accuracy wirh adequate penetration is what causes "deadly" rather than fancy trick bullets.
OP
I did not expect this thread to attract the interest that it did. Thanks for all of your opinions especially those who own, shoot and carry the 396 NG. It is an excellent gun. Because of its fixed sights and light weight (22oz.) and consequent recoil you are limited in bullet weight and velocity however within its parameters it can be very effective. I have five other .44 S's and M's with steel frames for the heavier and hotter stuff.
I have been loading the .44 Special since the early '70's and while there was a time when factory offerings were sparse now days RoyM52 and Bmcgilvary are right that the various factories have the marketplace covered with quality products. I just wish they were less expensive and more available so until then I will just keep loading.
Les
I have been loading the .44 Special since the early '70's and while there was a time when factory offerings were sparse now days RoyM52 and Bmcgilvary are right that the various factories have the marketplace covered with quality products. I just wish they were less expensive and more available so until then I will just keep loading.
Les
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STORMINORMAN
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A Savage Axis XP, or a Ruger American in 30.06 might be deemed "inferior" to a Dakota Model 97, but...
Uh.. Why not try effective, available & MUCH less expen$ive...?
Cheers!
STORMINORMAN
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Oh, c'mon...! You can do that here with no worries: I'll prescribe a total absolution...
Cheers!
Don't believe you'll get much expansion out of a 2 in bbl with any hollow point........There was one exception. Sure-Vel. Lee used THIN jackets on his jacketed hi-speed handgun bullets. And they would "turn wrong side out" from almost any handgun.
I've had excellent luck and like. Speer's 200 grain "flying ashtray" bullet......Sadly no longer made.
I REALLY hate trey gave up politics.........He was a bulldog!
Sounds like the old .38 Special 200 grain police load has more power than the Federal .44 Punch.
Why is a 158gr at 815fps sufficient from a 38 spl but a 180gr from a 44 spl at 815fps is somehow not? Same speed heavier bullet. I'd use it for SD.
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