44 magnum revolver shooting books

The complete book of revolvers archives personal defense world. It seems like a lifetime ago but i once owned a ruger single action. For this shooters log evaluation, i began with light practice loads. Handloaded 44 magnum case, 240gr remington bullet, 18. I always try to wear padded shooting gloves when firing fullhouse magnum loads. At a time when the age of aquarius threatened to castrate american virility. However, he doesnt feed them the heavyweights, only loads up to 240s at 1,300 fps max. Only a few of those we took out for a test drive met with his rigorous standards. Elmer keith march 8, 1899 february 12, 1984 was an idaho rancher, firearms enthusiast, and author. Elmer keith, writing in the gun digest, looked upon the. Elmer merrifield keith march 8, 1899 february 14, 1984 was an idaho rancher, firearms.

At a time when the age of aquarius threatened to castrate american virility, dirty harry gently reminded the. Now, before you decide that i have lost my marbles and need serious help let me lay out my thoughts. Best 44 mag revolver 32 matching articles field and stream. Instead, the gun digest book of the 44 is riveting.

Action single action double action only singledouble action. If ever there was a firearm that should receive title billing in a movie, it was the smith and wesson model 29. A revolver also called a wheel gun is a repeating handgun that has a revolving cylinder containing multiple chambers each holding a single cartridge and at least one barrel for firing. For shooting 200400 rounds a year of 250 grain bullets at 12500 fps they will likely last a. Yes, thats right, its time for a faceoff between two of the most popular magnum revolver rounds out there. Sixguns and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Dec 18, 2018 yes, thats right, its time for a faceoff between two of the most popular magnum revolver rounds out there.

Bigbore revolvers by max prasac book read online scribd. Aug 02, 2019 many people also like it because they can carry a levergun in. Taurus 44 series revolver the model 44 is hammer forged from chromemoly or stainless steel. Littledaddy1911 on the range shooting some steel targets with the dan wesson. Buy a copy of a book named, no second place winner by bill jordan. No reason not to enjoy shooting 44 special ammo in your. Many people also like it because they can carry a levergun in. This is my argument on why i think the 44 magnum revolver could be the perfect survival firearm. He was the nicest guy you could ever meet but he had been in several gunfights and is the designer of the jordan grips, the jordan holster and for whom the jordan trooper was named after. Ruger gp100 doubleaction revolver stainless steel 1705. Each is based on a model known for legendary performance then enhanced with modern advantages.

Taurus 44 tracker doubleaction revolver bass pro shops. On the scene for nearly 50 years, its the most versatile revolver round of them all. Magnum research desert eagle mk19 semi auto handgun. Bigbore revolvers and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle.

The remington 44 magnum is not often a round one thinks of when headed to the range for a fun day of plinking, most often than not most are thinking of the 22lr. To tame recoil from magnum cartridges, the 44 tracker comes with a factory ported barrel and a shockabsorbing, ribbed, rubber grip. If you are a gun crank in general or a revolver guy in particular, this book is an. The light weight makes this the perfect pack gun or sidearm for the hunter. Sell your 44 magnum revolver for free today on gunsamerica. Nov 04, 2018 if ever there was a firearm that should receive title billing in a movie, it was the smith and wesson model 29. New innovations include ported barrels that reduce muzzle flip and felt recoil and the model 608s incredible 8shot cylinder. Taurus 44 series revolver taurus large frame revolvers deliver the goods in a big way when the chips are down. Mar 30, 20 littledaddy1911 on the range shooting some steel targets with the dan wesson. Does anyone have a favorite handload that would be suitable for use in both using 2400 powder i would be using a 200 or 240 grain hollow point, semijacket bullet. Aug 03, 20 the 44 magnums and 357 magnums penetrated to a depth of 2 phone books, the 38 specials did not even enter the 1st phone book we found one perfectly expanded between the water jug and the phonebooks. Magnum research desert eagle mark xix semi auto pistol. This item speed beez 44 magnum 6 shot speed loader hks ca 44 revolver speedloader for charter arms. The handgunners who didnt care to devote themselves to learning the new gun pronounced the.

And that doesnt happen if you clean your revolver well after a range trip. Weapon handling would be much easier too, because the longer barrel makes the gun frontheavy, giving it better balance. Before firing a round, the hammer is cocked and the cylinder rotates partially, indexing one of the cylinder chambers into alignment with the barrel, which allows the bullet to be fired through the. All handloaded ammunition was ignited by a winchester large pistol primer. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. Other features include ported barrels to reduce muzzle flip and felt recoil, fully adjustable sights for windage and elevation and vent ribbed barrels. By adding this item to your wishlist, you will be notified automatically via email when this items price has. I have a marlin 336 and a ruger redhawk revolver, 6 barrel, in 44 mag. The 44 magnums and 357 magnums penetrated to a depth of 2 phone books, the 38 specials did not even enter the 1st phone book we found one perfectly expanded between the water jug and the phonebooks. Colt 44 magnum single action 9 matching articles field. Singleaction and doubleaction revolvers cheaper than dirt. The synergistic combination of eastwoods inimitable presence and the model 29s unparalleled power created an enduring cinematic icon. Because these guns have been out of production the past several years, they can be hard to find and fetch premium prices, but this is another. Taffin gives his reader a collegiate education in the 44s.

Im looking to buy my first revolver, and id like to have something with a lot of power, but not too much that i cant just shoot all day or scares my wife. Elmer keith always said the true test of any sixgun is shooting long range. Starting with the earliest percussion pistols, moving along through historical oddity revolvers and into rich detail about modern classics, and finishing with specialty, custom and long guns, mr. Sep 24, 2010 on the scene for nearly 50 years, its the most versatile revolver round of them all. Shooting glove for magnum revolver alaska outdoors forums. Keith was instrumental in the development of the first magnum revolver cartridge, the. Please contact or visit our retail stores for ammo and accessory prices and availability. This is a common combination for hunters in heavy brush, as well as in certain cowboy action shooting competitions. Magnum research desert eagle mk19 semi auto handgu. When you shoot it, you allow the revolver to roll backwards with the recoil. Ruger redhawk 44 magnum vs water jug and phone books. Boulder city, nevada, usa shot shows media day was a little different. Keith was a prolific writer, writing both books and magazine columns.