I'm considering purchasing either a 629 Classic or PC Hunter. I haven't shot a 44 Magnum since my early teens (pushing 80 now). I would like to have the opportunity to shoot one to see how the recoil feels (only have a 686 now). If there is anyone in the central Missouri area that would allow me to shoot theirs I would really appreciate and gladly pay for ammunition and time.
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Looking to shoot a 44 Magnum
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Engine49guy
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If you have no luck here you might contact some local shooting ranges,
My local range has rental guns in assorted calibers.
My local range has rental guns in assorted calibers.
I've tried that route with no success. Also talked to all the local gun shops.
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Are you a reloader? If so a 44mag can be loaded down to a very manageable level. Shooting 50 rounds of 240gr LSWC ammo @ 1000 fps is a lot of fun. 50 rounds of hot reloads or factory rounds - not so much.
I do reload and have picked up some .44 Mag. brass at the range just in case.
center_shot
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Excellent. 7gr of Titegroup under a 240gr LSWC (Missouri Bullet Co. 44 Elmer K are what I use) That load should net you around 1000fps, be very accurate and put a big smile on your face.
If an 629-1 6" interests you, I have one I'm considering selling. Very nice shape, tight, Bianchi holster. PM me.
If an 629-1 6" interests you, I have one I'm considering selling. Very nice shape, tight, Bianchi holster. PM me.
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Yendor357
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The old Sheriff Wilson load of 7 grains of 231 and a 250 grain lead SWC will serve you well. That should give you 950-1000 fps. Hard on steel, easy on gun and shooter.
A better idea is to shoot your 686 and forget about .44 Magnum. 
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I hope you find the person close by to help you out, and I hope this thread stays on topic, and it sounds like this would be a whole lot of fun for you, and get you hooked again!!
And for whatever it is worth, if we were close Id let you shoot as much as you wanted!
Gotta be someone near you that can indulge you!
BTW- the recoil feels exhilarating to ME!
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I shot a .44 Magnum (for the very first time)-----once------one round of factory ammo----seated (back up against a tree), knees drawn up, two hand hold----hands resting on knees.
KABLAM!!!!
It was quite possibly the most shattering experience of my life! Right then and there I decided to pack up, go home, and come up with a civilized load. That civilized load turned out to be 18.5 grains of 2400 behind a 205 grain gas checked SWC---which I was later told was a hot load for a .44 Special---but nothing approaching a magnum. That was fine by me!!
That load made for 6 round groups of 4" at 100 yards---from two different guns (6 1/2" Ruger Blackhawk & an 8 3/8" S&W)---from the same set-up as my one and only round of factory fodder-------and it was civilized!!
I decided the folks who seemingly enjoyed shooting full house magnum loads were quite possibly in need of some sort of additional therapy in addition to whatever they were getting out of their shooting.
Then again, that old saying about different strokes for different folks pretty much explains any and everything----even the folks who get their kicks by making the earth spin backwards.
Ralph Tremaine
KABLAM!!!!
It was quite possibly the most shattering experience of my life! Right then and there I decided to pack up, go home, and come up with a civilized load. That civilized load turned out to be 18.5 grains of 2400 behind a 205 grain gas checked SWC---which I was later told was a hot load for a .44 Special---but nothing approaching a magnum. That was fine by me!!
That load made for 6 round groups of 4" at 100 yards---from two different guns (6 1/2" Ruger Blackhawk & an 8 3/8" S&W)---from the same set-up as my one and only round of factory fodder-------and it was civilized!!
I decided the folks who seemingly enjoyed shooting full house magnum loads were quite possibly in need of some sort of additional therapy in addition to whatever they were getting out of their shooting.
Then again, that old saying about different strokes for different folks pretty much explains any and everything----even the folks who get their kicks by making the earth spin backwards.
Ralph Tremaine
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Then I'm just going to take a wild guess that shooting my 45-70 Derringer would be out of the question for you?
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If you want to drive to Memphis, TN (a few hours) I can accommodate your request.
I haven't been to Memphis in quite a few years. Can't think of anything I need to make worth the 5-1/2 hour drive each way.
Wish I was closer to you. I’d gladly let you shoot 44 from wheel guns and lever. If you ended up liking 44 in an N frame, you’ll love it from a lever gun!
ETA - my 240 grain SWC reloads clock in at 1060fps from a 4 inch. My chest doesn’t like “barn burners” anymore so I keep them midrange. Out of the 3 inch they are doable, but I usually shoot hot 44 Special out of that one.
ETA - my 240 grain SWC reloads clock in at 1060fps from a 4 inch. My chest doesn’t like “barn burners” anymore so I keep them midrange. Out of the 3 inch they are doable, but I usually shoot hot 44 Special out of that one.
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There seem to be a lot of 3 and 4 inch 629s in the used section of Cabelas. Wanna' know why? It gets fun after about a dozen rounds. By then your shooting hand will have lost all feeling. I've fired a hundred or so full power loads through my 3", but outside of brown bear country, I carry it with .44 Special gummy tips. FWIW, the .44M is one of the most accurate revolver rounds, rivaling a .45 ACP Model 25.
Mid Mo is a pretty large area!! I'm in Warrensburg.
