Greg8098
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I was wondering if firing .44 special rounds out of a .44 magnum would damage the gun with extended use. I hear that the accuracy of your gun will degrade because of this.
Penn Bullets will size 185gr bevel base to your choice of .429, .430, .431 or .432 ... or did you want heavier?I'd give my left just about anything to find true .429-inch wadcutters.
Thanks, Stainz, I wasn't aware of this danger..44 Russians and Specials will launch just fine from a .44 Magnum, just start with the longer cases first, then migrate to the shorter cases - and don't go back to the longer ones until you clean those chambers. I experimentally proved the folly of not following that order last winter - and it cost me a good friend - my 629MG. Be sure to use a good solvent - give it time to work - and a proper sized bronze chamber brush, which is both longer and slightly larger in OD than a bore brush.
The sad part of my 629MG story is that I had a .454 SRH for years - and shot thousands of .45 Colts from it. I knew never to go 'back' to .454's after the .45's... extreme pressure spikes, caused by a chamber fouled with lead & carbon residue, will occur when the crimp is prevented or delayed in opening, basically causing a 'stuck' round. I was lucky... chipped safety glasses being my only 'injury' from my MG. Just be careful, and those .44 Specials will work fine.
Stainz
They also make a 225gr. full wadcutter .45.Penn Bullets will size 185gr bevel base to your choice of .429, .430, .431 or .432 ... or did you want heavier?
Georgia Arms is moving more toward custom loaded ammunition to meet the needs of our customers. We are excited to add to our pistol line of ammunition several new loads. The first load will be an enhanced performance 44 Special with a 240 grain Jacketed Hollow Point. the second load will be an enhanced performance 45 Colt with a 260 grain Jacketed Hollow Point. We will also be adding a Keith style bullet, hard cast lead at high velocities in both calibers for improved penetration on large game. Our research and development department would appreciate any input from our customers about loads they would like to see added in the future. Please call for availability on these Special Loads.
Order # Description
G45LB .45 Long Colt 260gr Jacketed Hollow Point
G44SE .44 Special 240gr Jacketed Hollow Point