How many grains of powder are in a 44 Magnum?
How many grains of powder are in a 44 Magnum?
9.0 grains of Unique and Universal help to show why the 4″ Model 29 is so popular. I started reloading in the late 1950s using the Lyman #310 Tool.
How much does it cost to reload 44 Magnum?
The typical 50-count box of commercially produced 44 Magnum bullets will set you back by around $40. Reloading your own ammo costs around $13, so you stand to save a hefty chunk of change.
How many rounds does a 44 Magnum revolver hold?
six cartridges
A . 44 Magnum is a short to medium range double action revolver which can be found throughout the world, more often at Shotgun Messiah Gun Stores or crafted. This weapon requires the . 44 Magnum Bullet and will hold six cartridges.
What is a good 44 mag load for deer hunting?
I’ve used 180gr soft point to 300gr hollow point rounds on NC deer. The best that I have used is the 240gr HP. Federal, Winchester and Hornady have been my choice in factory loads. I have shot a couple with the 180gr SP that have not passed completely through the deer and made blood trailing tough.
What DIA bullet is 44 mag?
. 44 Magnum
| .44 Remington Magnum | |
|---|---|
| Bullet diameter | .429 in (10.9 mm) |
| Land diameter | .417 in (10.6 mm) |
| Neck diameter | .457 in (11.6 mm) |
| Base diameter | .457 in (11.6 mm) |
Is 44 Magnum ammo expensive?
44 Magnum is a powerful revolver cartridge. For a hunting round, it isn’t too expensive, typically costing only $49 per box of 50, or $0.98 per round. Since the . 44 Magnum is a revolver cartridge, there are a ton of revolver options on the market for this round.
Does it hurt to shoot a 44 Magnum?
If you are referring to the recoil, recoil can be quite severe. I have shot 44 magnums for almost 40 years and I cast bullets and load my own ammo. For practice I load ammunition to around 1,100 feet per second. This is around 90% of full house loads, is comfortable, and accurate to 100 yards.
Can you shoot a deer with a 44 mag?
Yes, the 44 magnum in a rifle/carbine platform is an excellent choice for deer in brushy areas out to 100 yards. The extra barrel length of a rifle/carbine can add up to 500 FPS over a short-barreled handgun. Within range the 44 magnum with its inherently wide diameter bullet will hit a deer with authority.