Well I just traded my neighbor for a 29-8 .44 mag Mountain Gun. I am going to trot it out to the range on Saturday. I have shot 1 .44 before but it was an 8" something Smith hunting gun with full lug. Can someone enlighten me. I will be shooting some 240 gr. soft point Winchester white box. Let me know. Thanks.
First .44 what should I expect?
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buck460XVR
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......expect a big-azz smile to appear on your face.
BTW...the WB Winnie 240s are stout for factory loads. But still should be fun to shoot.
grab yourself a box of .44 specials too...and a good set of earmuffs....
I normally shoot specials in my .44's saving the big mags for more serious work but it's still fun to Pop off a few rounds of the hotter stuff....
I normally shoot specials in my .44's saving the big mags for more serious work but it's still fun to Pop off a few rounds of the hotter stuff....
Duke426
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Compared to that 8 inch full lug Magnum that you fired, planning on the recoil with that Mountain Gun being "brisk."
Texas Star
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Let it ride in recoil. Don't try to hold it down.
Don't expect to do much DA work.
DO wear earmuffs.
Take some antibiotic salve and bandages in case the cylinder release slices your thumb.
If you reload you can make really good ammo for this gun. Full loads are pretty stout.
T-Star
Don't expect to do much DA work.
DO wear earmuffs.
Take some antibiotic salve and bandages in case the cylinder release slices your thumb.
If you reload you can make really good ammo for this gun. Full loads are pretty stout.
T-Star
Sir, if my own experience is any guide, you can expect the following things in about this order:
1. "Dang, this ammo's expensive."
2. Wide eyes, sharp intake of breath, and "HOLY MONKEYS!!!!"
3. "Have you ever noticed how nice the .44 special is?"
4. "Dang, this ammo's expensive."
5. "What, that ol' thing? Haven't shot it in years."
Hope this helps, and Semper Fi.
Ron H.
1. "Dang, this ammo's expensive."
2. Wide eyes, sharp intake of breath, and "HOLY MONKEYS!!!!"
3. "Have you ever noticed how nice the .44 special is?"
4. "Dang, this ammo's expensive."
5. "What, that ol' thing? Haven't shot it in years."
Hope this helps, and Semper Fi.
Ron H.
Spotteddog
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And don't forget "this ammo is REALLY expensive"!
Expect an inherently highly accurate revolver if the shooter does his part. What T/S said about the band-aid's (it goes on your R/H thumb covering the second knuckle and another between the first and second knuckle, overlap the two.)
Did I mention that the ammo is really expensive? And sometimes the .44 Specials can cost even more!
Expect an inherently highly accurate revolver if the shooter does his part. What T/S said about the band-aid's (it goes on your R/H thumb covering the second knuckle and another between the first and second knuckle, overlap the two.)
Did I mention that the ammo is really expensive? And sometimes the .44 Specials can cost even more!
My initial response to firing my first .44 magnum was with .44 Special and I said "Umm, not bad, it went bang" Then loaded it with the afore metioned WWB .44 magnum and fired. My reaction was "WOW, BIG BANG". I quit after 12 rounds. Susequently put Pachs on it for shooting and wore a shooting glove. Much better, doesn't cause the impact to the web of hand between thumb and finger that caused me to quit the first time after 12 rounds.
Pun intended, it's a blast to shoot...
Pun intended, it's a blast to shoot...
29aholic
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All the above replies are true.
1. BIG BANG...BIG NOISE
2. Big smile unless 1 turns you into a sissy
3. Big expense unless you reload, which I highly reccomend.
Obviously by my screen name I love 44's and I have shot literally 1000's of rounds through them, but 95% of what I have shot have are what someone termed as manly 44 spl loads in a 44 mag case. I find the longer std weight barrels much more pleasant to shoot. I have a gun I cut to 5" and even with my reloads I tend to get the flinches depending on my frame of mind.
Definitely put goodyears on it, if it doesnt have them already. It will ease the pain.
1. BIG BANG...BIG NOISE
2. Big smile unless 1 turns you into a sissy
3. Big expense unless you reload, which I highly reccomend.
Obviously by my screen name I love 44's and I have shot literally 1000's of rounds through them, but 95% of what I have shot have are what someone termed as manly 44 spl loads in a 44 mag case. I find the longer std weight barrels much more pleasant to shoot. I have a gun I cut to 5" and even with my reloads I tend to get the flinches depending on my frame of mind.
Definitely put goodyears on it, if it doesnt have them already. It will ease the pain.
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You should try shooting 44 mag with a Night Guard with Alloy frame and 2 1/2 barrel - I did that yesterday and I think my palm is bruised 
Fun though but a little too much for that lightweight design IMHO. But..with a steel frame and a heavy barrel it should be a blast, and you got bears covered if you can hit em before they hit you
Fun though but a little too much for that lightweight design IMHO. But..with a steel frame and a heavy barrel it should be a blast, and you got bears covered if you can hit em before they hit you
You are going to expect an awesome experience. I bought the 629 PC "light hunter" 7 1/2 in. barrel a few months ago and I fell in love with it. My first box of ammo were 240 gr. magnum loads. I'll admit, they hurt, but I still had fun. I like the big guns, especially .44 magnum. I enjoyed shooting it so much that I bought the S&W 629 Classic 5" a month later 
Which, by that time I bought dies to reload my own ammo. That is definitely the way to go. You can customize your ammo for any occasion. I'll have to say that the .44 magnum is probably my favorite handgun caliber for its versatility. Now that I have had both guns for a few months now. I am getting used to the recoil. But in the beginning, the magnum loads definitely sting a little Hope you have as much fun as I do with the good ol .44 magnum. You will not regret buying your S&W.
Which, by that time I bought dies to reload my own ammo. That is definitely the way to go. You can customize your ammo for any occasion. I'll have to say that the .44 magnum is probably my favorite handgun caliber for its versatility. Now that I have had both guns for a few months now. I am getting used to the recoil. But in the beginning, the magnum loads definitely sting a little Hope you have as much fun as I do with the good ol .44 magnum. You will not regret buying your S&W.
jag312
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If you don't reload, start thinking about it. If you do reload, get yourself a set of good .44 Spl/.44 Mag dies. I haven't the slightest idea of where you can get the Large Pistol primers if you don't have some already, but that is another problem. You have a good revolver. Have fun with it.
I have had good luck finding large pistol and large magnum pistol primers at a gun range.
Dale53
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You will be MUCH happier with your fine Mountain Gun if you reload. I have a number of .44 Magnums and find the 4" 629 to be a handful. However, load it down for most of your practice and you will be a happy camper.
Dale53
Dale53
29aholic
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My "manly" 44 spl load is 7grs of IMR700x and a 240gr cast SWC. it is probably around 900 to 1000 fps and has killed a semi load of white tails, yet you can shoot it all day.
Vanilla Gorilla
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Don't let the hype get to you. It's not that bad with the WWB 240s. It's definitely not a plinker, but it's not that bad.
Now the Remington 180s, those are the ones that let you know you're shooting something.
Now the Remington 180s, those are the ones that let you know you're shooting something.
