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I recently bought a model 57 4 inch.
I have no 41 mag on hand. I would like input on
a low velocity commercial round to buy from
the usual ammo suppliers. Any suggestions/experiences on whats good to go
Appreciated..
Thanks Randy..
 
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Unfortunately ken158 may be right about reloading your own ammo for your 57. I load for my 58 and have settled on a load that is easy to shoot and still has the right amount of oomph. Good luck in your search and enjoy your 57....can't imagine that you won't.
 
I was fishing for ammo after I posted the ammo question.
I just came across 41 mag target load 800 fps
from Ga Arms Ammo. 25$ for 50.
Anyone use them lately or experience using
them recently or their ammo?
Thanks Randy..
 
Too bad there isn't a .41 Special, like .38 and .44 has. I bought a M57 last week, got my dies and ammo stuff Friday, and cranked out what I thought would be some pretty tame loads to get acquainted with. 1225 fps, 210 gr XTP, but my hands tingled for 30 minutes after 18 rounds of it. I can't wait to see what a full power load will be like.

Factory ammo is going to be about the same, whatever you get (when you can find it), and if you want any light loads, you'll probably have to DIY.
 
This does not answer the OP's question, but if you have a .41 Magnum it makes a lot of sense to be a hand loader.

With a Lee 215 grain TL SWC bullet mold, a bottle of Lee alox tumble lube, a set of Lee dies and a press, you can get into hand loading pretty cheap.

After that you can load to whatever powder level you want.

Edited to add: Unique powder will load everything but the hottest magnum loads.

I have never owned or fired a single factory manufactured .41 Magnum cartridge.

Also, based on my experience, there is NO discernable difference in recoil between full powered .41 and .44 Magnum ammo!
 
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Randy,

Congratulations on making this decision. The .41 Magnum is my favorite caliber. In my opinion, shooting-wise, it's better that .357 Magnum but does not have the "hard kick" that is associated with a .44 Magnum. I have two Model 57s. However, historically I don't believe that the popularity of this round rose to the expectations of the user community. From 2013-2017 I was able to buy factory reloads for about $34.00/box. I still have the sales ticket from Bass Pro in Nashville where I was charged $64.99/box for Remington L41MG1 210 grain SP in March 2013. The last box I bought here in Georgia from my gun range was in March of last year for $49.19.

The SGAmmo website has it for $36.95/box. I don't see that caliber listed at TargetSports USA. Brownell's has it for $68.99/box. OMG!

Yes, if you are a reloader it's both far less expensive and very available, any time!

However, this is one of the worst times to be searching for many calibers, loads, and brands.

This is from Bud's Gun Shop:
41 Remington Magnum Ammunition For Sale (Caliber/Gauge: 41 Remington Magnum) - Buds Gun Shop


Bill
 
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For the vast majority of purposes, there is little that a 210 (ish) grain SWC at 850-950 fps won't do. It's a heavy revolver, but a good holster and belt help a lot. That type of load is easy to shoot and will hit hard on most any thing or person you might need to shoot with the exception of some categories of really dangerous quadrupeds.
 
I have experience with the Georgia Arms load. It is very light and easy shooting in my Model 58. Think Model 10 with standard.38 Special loads. Good luck!
 
Welcome to the world of .41s...better known as The Cult....

This site will give you a lot of posts and links to everything .41...

.41 Magnum / 41 Special Load Data Center

As to low recoil ammo, HSM, Georgia Arms, and Great Lakes Ammo (on GunBroker.com $35 a box of 50) all make a basic copy of the original 210 grain lead SWC POLICE loading (950 fps)...but with a cast bullet that doesn't lead like the original swaged bullet did. Several companies also made .41 Special ammo. Do a search on GunBroker and .41 Special from Reed's ammo and LOADX will come up.

There is now more .41 Magnum and Special ammo available than ever before...and fewer new guns than ever before...

Enjoy...Bob
 
I have shot .41's since back in the 80's and I think I bought one box of factory and 2 boxes of SilverTips. All of which I still have, everything else has been a reload.
 
Unfortunately .41 mag is very much a handloaders cartridge. I have one and I like it a lot. Like max above I have three (or maybe four) boxes of factory ammo, of which I have shot six rounds. Everything else has been my own loads.
 
Well Guys
Like a lotta things I used to handload a lot yrs
ago. Mostly in my deer hunting days here in SW
GA. Rifle and handgun rounds. I gave away my
reloading stuff to some buds sometime ago.
Few yrs ago got nostalgic and bought a Rockchucker complete kit. Still have it NIB.
Stroke and nueropothy issues still mending
these days or I'd be a happy camper doing it
again. Til then I'll just pu some rounds to
pudder with.
Mainly like You here aggravating just getting
thru to the places nowadays.
Thanks for all your recommends. I'll pu some eventually.
Best Randy...
 
I suggest learning to reload to obtain your velocity and shooting goals with this great caliber. 8.0 grs Unique and 220 gr Keith SWC (or 215 gr SWC) is a fine mid range load and I used it a lot in my long departed Ruger Blackhawk 6.5 inch.
 
All the handloading talk sure takes me back to 14-15 yr old days starting out with my former LEO dads 38
S&W 38/44. Dad said, well have at it.
So a lb of bullseye & a lb of unique and my
Lee big box of small powder scooping dippers
and its powder dipper chart.
Cant say how many 3.oGr bullseye rounds and
4.o-4.5Gr unique rounds I fired between 14 to 16 yrs old before getting my dr lic and discovering girls that shooting took a "back seat" to activites for some time LOL..
"Once a upon a young handloaders time"
Randy.
 
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s&wchad said:
check out LAX ammo online. It's loaded about 200fps slower than regular .41 Mag and 250 rounds sells for $130.95 plus shipping.
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That's what I shoot in my M57. I have no problem shooting 50+ rounds. First time buyers get free shipping at LAX. But like much other ammo, "Out of Stock" currently.
 
Some years back, in order to gain a stock of usable .41 brass, did order a bunch of the LAX reman ammo. Sort of a 'Cowboy Load', but fine for range plinking. A good value.
 
Life for the 41 magnum would have been a little easier if the 41 Special had come along before the 41 magnum instead of decades afterwards , factory magnum loads or handloading and cast bullets were your only option for a long time ... except for the one or two companies that load a lighter target load and availability can be a concern here , reloading your own is still your best option .

" With a 215 or 220 grain cast SWC try 7.0 t0 8.0 grains of Unique " ... Advice from Elmer Keith ... I settled on 7.5 grains Unique with either bullet ... it's a good load @ about 800 to 850 fps .
Gary
 
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.41 ammunition

I've had three S&W .41's over the years..a 6" magna ported, a 4", and a 357PD. I ended up selling the last one a year ago but still have 780 rounds of factory ammo left that I've been trying to sell or trade locally. Not many.41 around here i guess. If anyone is interested let me know. Mixed batch of Remington and Winchester plus 200 rounds of once fired brass and 6 or 8 speed loaders.
 
One of my favorite guns! My first real gun 35 years ago. I rarely shoot them now. Fantastic weapon! I also wish they made a factory load like they used to make a lead wadcutter for this weapon. Sometimes us old people want a little less kick.
Currently have 2, one in blue and one nickel both model 57 - 2 in 4 inch.
 
Used to be my go-to weapon. First to grab. Have taken out two armadillos and one rabid raccoon that was trying to attack my wife. Usually they flip upside down from the impact. Luckily you are shooting down because the round does pass through
You need ear protection though. Last time I used it on an armadillo I had my ears ringing for 24 hours..
 
I shot a couple of hundred rounds of the Georgia Arms SWC that came with my 657. It's great stuff. Given the cost of virgin brass it makes some sense to buy the GA stuff and use the brass for reloads.

My favorite powder puff .41 load is a 215 gr cast lead SWC over 6.0 grains of Universal.
 
+ 1 on above post # 25 . It will allow you to shoot & see if you want warmer loads . I hunt with both a RBH & Henry BB . I use heavy for caliber cast bullets on mainly hogs . As stated above to get the best from 41 mag handloading is a must . Matt's Bullets has 2 full wadcutter bullets & a copy of H&G 258 SWC , good bullets with good lube for a very reasonable price . Once you have the brass one can get cost per round down , even less if you cast your own bullets .
 
fleabus101 said:
I recently bought a model 57 4 inch.
I have no 41 mag on hand. I would like input on
a low velocity commercial round to buy from
the usual ammo suppliers. Any suggestions/experiences on whats good to go
Appreciated..
Thanks Randy..
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Try Luckygunner.com/ Midway.com/ opticsplanet.com that's where I purchase good 41magnum ammunition from.
 
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