.41 mag question

[pantannojack]

My first .41 magnum was a Ruger Blackhawk 6.5" shortly after I started hand loading back in the 80's. I got some 210g jacketed bullets, mag primers and 296 powder. I did not like the warnings printed by olin/win about <never to reduce charges> so I poured the powder out and went to more customizable powders like Unique, red Dot, and such, happier this way. I don't feel the need to push any envelopes, and am well served by the lead bullets I cast in my spare time (100%). I can get the same or similar performance with any other cartridge like 44 mag or 357 mag, but not so much.
I no longer have the first Blackhawk, but the 657 I now cherish will never leave me.

 

[paknheat]

Loves me some.41 magnum. This 7.5” Blackhawk is my favorite handgun to hunt with.

I use either the 210gn Hornady XTP or Speer deep curl bullets to get it done.

Like most everyone else, I roll my own ammunition for it. Everglades has been a good source for brass in the past.


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[AC Man]

I have several model 57 no dash from the first year forward. You can buy FMJ online for 78 cents a round free shipping. That is for bulk ammo 500 rounds which is the way I buy most revolver ammo. Loading your own is a labor of love which is fine, I get it.

 

[Model 15-4ever]

You don't see this every day...

PS. .41 Special handloads

 

[doubletapp357]

what kind of grips are those on the 57?

 

[doubletapp357]

I typically shoot Underwood 10mm out of a 6 inch barrel and the ballistics are kind of intimidating for the 41 magnum. I would like to start reloading for 10mm and 41 magnum i just dont know where to get started

 

[doubletapp357]

Im looking at a 657-2 but the gentleman wants a little too much

 

[doubletapp357]

that is a beauty! Mine is unfired and im looking at getting another and not shooting it...

 

[doubletapp357]

How are those 4 inch 41 magnums to shoot?

 

[rocklou]

SW N Frame 41 magnums

I own a model 58 as my first 41 and is only second to my 1983 model24
I have since bought a model 57 6”
Model 58 with a adjustable sight installed
I’ve since pulled box of parts out and found a perfect 4”57 bbl to put on this gun and found another 58 needing attention
Always happy with my revolvers

 

[Mike0251]

Smart move buying it! Post some pics when you get her. My 57 is a keeper too.