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Posted: 3/27/2013 9:40:14 AM EDT
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Goal: low powered (.44 Special) accuracy for 50 yd silhouette matches
Why .44 Mag and not .44 Special? Brass is more available around here Loaded up Win231 last night and tested it this morning. 60 degrees, light wind Disclaimer: Limited marksmanship skills :) Revolver: 629 Classic with top port Optics: Matchdot w/Leupold quick release rings Mount: Warne Maxima Multi-Sight System (modified front sight for irons) 
(sighted in using 7.0gr Unique...shot 10 test shots) Second round of targets 
Conclusions: 1. All loads would work ok for 50yd silhouette shooting 2. Better shooting skills would tighten all the groups 3. Reloading and testing bullets and powder is fun 4. Old pro's will soon set straight a rookie like myself ;) |
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Notice that the smallest group is the load closest to the one I gave you. 
Nice shooting, Grasshopper. Yes, sensei. My first six targets included a 5.1gr load, and they shot very well. Whether 5.1, 5.5, 6.0, etc., it appeared the nut behind the stocks needed the finest tuning. 
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| Hi, I to load 6.0 gr. of w231 in 44 mag. and shoot them out of a Ruger 44 carbine. It won't cyle the action but I do it manually. I have shot hundreds of squirrels with it threw the years. One good thing about this setup is the squirrel is either dead right there or I missed him. Usually drops out of the tree. Shoots a 1 inch group at 50 years with a scope, not very many squirrels get away from my 44 mag. enjoy. |
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