.44 Magnum Recoil

[murf]

Use YOUR computer...they have these newfangled things like SEARCH engines and watchmacallit?...youtube.

it's easier to just not believe anything you say.

thanks for saving me all that time,

murf

 

[CraigC]

I shoot my 460 from a bench rest...I think this is part of my problem.

It can be. Early on, I had a tendency to relax when shooting off the bench. This caused a distinct shift in POI compared to off hand. It wasn't until I started doing all the same things on the bench that I did off hand, that the two merged.

 

[Obturation]

Recoil is ones perception .

Do not forget cumulative and irreversible nerve and joint damage. That cannot be immediately assessed, and when one notices it, it is too late

Yes, it's possible but not inevitable . technique and anatomy will dictate damage. If it were a certainty @MaxP would be unable to type responses and I'd be on my way there.

Some one once compared the grip to that of holding a bird: Too loose and it will fly away; to firm and you will crush it.

Yep, don't fight recoil. Keep control and move with it.



A guy who shoots a lot of magnum revolvers notices no perceivable recoil from a 9mm full sized handgun, a novice could have PTSD and nerve damage from one shot. Just depends who you are and how you handle what you're holding.

I've been warned by several people that I'm likely to suffer nerve damage and retinal detachment but I'm still just fine. If anything my job does much more damage to my nerves, muscles and body than shooting ever could- assuming proper technique is observed .

 

[BigBlue 94]

This big ol 7.5" Colt SAA impersonator soaks up the 44mag pretty good. A whole box of factory type loads is nothing. Less painful than a single cylinder of the 5" 500 mag below it. I would compare the recoil from this 44mag Dragoon as equal to hot 10mm out of a fullsize glock.

 

[shuvelrider]

For those that reload/handload max charges and hand it to a newer shooter, are just plain stupid. I make a 200 grain bullet target load for my .44 mags, including a Redhawk. I have let experienced and less experienced shooters try them, a most pleasant time for all. From the Redhawk it reacts like a .38 special, no big recoil or loud blast. You can load down for the big calibers, why scare anyone from wanting to shoot? I have my heavy loads also, but I save those for other things.

 

[1976B.L.Johns.]

For those that reload/handload max charges and hand it to a newer shooter, are just plain stupid. I make a 200 grain bullet target load for my .44 mags, including a Redhawk. I have let experienced and less experienced shooters try them, a most pleasant time for all. From the Redhawk it reacts like a .38 special, no big recoil or loud blast. You can load down for the big calibers, why scare anyone from wanting to shoot? I have my heavy loads also, but I save those for other things.

Ditto!

 

[Palladan44]

OP- I find that with 300 grain bullets or heavier in 44 Mag with H110/WW296, the recoil is a slower push, and although still very stout, I prefer it to the 240 grain or lighter bullets with the H110/WW296, which are much snappier and wicked to the shooter and probably to the gun. Ill take a 300 grain bullet going 1250, over a 240 grain bullet going 1450 any time. Dont care about ballistic energy, because its irrelevant to me...either one of those will kill whatever I'd need it to kill 2 times over again with one round.....seriously

As to your question, if the handload was what you said it was, it probably created about 10%-15% more recoil than a factory full power load. And probably the same recoil youd find in a top end factory offering like Buffalo Bore or Underwood.

Now....44 magnum can be loaded down (Not with H110!!!) to around 45 ACP or even slightly less. Could you handle that?

My all time favorite 44 Mag load is 20.0gr of 2400 under a 240gr LSWC. Magnum boom, but not overwhelming. Accurate, and will....ill say it one more time....kill whatever it hits on the North American continent deader than a doornail.

Dont let your experience turn you off to 44 magnum, its probably the best, most versatile revolver cartridge out there.

 

[Mr.Revolverguy]

I am embarrassed to say I have only stuck with 240 grainers in 25 years of reloading. I think I will see if I can find some 300 grainers right now.

Palladan44 Be careful with the "most versatile revolver cartridge. Man I said that and people started protesting in the street LOL http://www.dayattherange.com/?p=2925

 

[Palladan44]

I Posted to wrong thread- apologies

 

[USAdystopia]

it's easier to just not believe anything you say.

thanks for saving me all that time,

murf

Ignorance and laziness are bliss.

 

[USAdystopia]

Mr.Revolverguy,

There are some great 250, 255, 265, 280gr, etc...see Montana Bullet Works, Beartooth Bullets, etc.

Lehigh Defense 265gr WFN solid copper will make you a believer after you try them.

 

[NeroM]

Mr.Revolverguy,

There are some great 250, 255, 265, 280gr, etc...see Montana Bullet Works, Beartooth Bullets, etc.

Lehigh Defense 265gr WFN solid copper will make you a believer after you try them.

Lots of cast bullet choices - The 260 gr Cast Performance bullet probably is my favorite, load it down with around 10 gr of LongShot for a fairly pleasant shooting load - effective on deer size game.

 

[Palladan44]

Lots of cast bullet choices - The 260 gr Cast Performance bullet probably is my favorite, load it down with around 10 gr of LongShot for a fairly pleasant shooting load - effective on deer size game.

Ive recently found Longshot to be an excellent medium magnum powder in 44 as well, and medium is more than enough for anything Id ever need it for. 1200fps range with a 240-260gr Boolit is a thing of beauty. Longshot works perfect for when 2400 starts shootin dirty at her lower end.

 

[NeroM]

Ive recently found Longshot to be an excellent medium magnum powder in 44 as well, and medium is more than enough for anything Id ever need it for. 1200fps range with a 240-260gr Boolit is a thing of beauty. Longshot works perfect for when 2400 starts shootin dirty at her lower end.

Interesting echo......"1200 fps with 250 gr (240-260) Boolit is a thing of beauty".
An echo from 44 Mag history.
Still works well today.

 

[alfsauve]

Not a factory load and I know the OP was asking about 4" guns, but hey this is only a 5". Only a 240gr going 1080fps. I'm no JM, but I can get within a Wuhan Flu social distance on some tricks.

 

[Flatbush Harry]

I use Hogue grips on my S&W M629 with 5" barrel and, when I owned a 7-1/2" Super Blackhawk, Pachmayr grips. These guns have very noticeable but easily controlled recoil with the right grips as to shape and material.

I also liked 1,000fps Rem loads for practice but I also practiced with full house 240gr Federal .44 Mag loads for woods carry. I have since switched to a 10mm 1911 for woods carry...it's nearly a .41 Mag and much more pleasant to carry or shoot.