In the 8" M629, 1925+ fps is doable with a 180 grain bullet.
TM
.44 Magnum 6 shots in a Second.
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Re: .44 Magnum 6 shots in a Second.
6 in 1 sec.?
I shudder...
I shudder...
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I used to hand load but never owned a .44.
Once I got married all my reloading stuff is still in a box in the garage.
14 years ago....
Used to load for .45 ACP, 9mm, .38 special, .380 auto, .223, 30.06, 7.62x39mm.
Loved it!
Not that she objects, to the contrary, she loves shooting.
I just don't have anywhere to set it all up.
Once I got married all my reloading stuff is still in a box in the garage.
14 years ago....
Used to load for .45 ACP, 9mm, .38 special, .380 auto, .223, 30.06, 7.62x39mm.
Loved it!
Not that she objects, to the contrary, she loves shooting.
I just don't have anywhere to set it all up.
Tom
Don't let that smoke out!
Don't let that smoke out!
Re: .44 Magnum 6 shots in a Second.
I started hand loading about 35 years ago, using a single-stage press. At that time I mainly shot pistol/revolver rounds, so typically loaded 100-200 at a time, but when I became a competitive IPSC shooter, I'd practice 1-2x a month, shooting 1,000 rounds each practice. By that time I had gotten a Dillon 550 progressive press, which made it way faster!
I've shot both of my .44 mags a lot, but don't really consider them much fun, as I load them up pretty hot with jacketed bullets to avoid leading the barrels, and I'm more of an action shooter fan. My IPSC rounds were .45 ACP, in 155 gr. semi-wadcutter, an atypically light bullet being pushed out really fast with the appropriate powders so that the pressure was sufficient to qualify for major power factor in competition, and operate the barrel compensator properly.
Before we were married, my wife was anti-gun, but since she was pro-Greg, she managed to balance out her opinions, and I ended up building her a 9mm competition pistol.
Don't get to shoot much anymore, as I moved too far from my IPSC club. Pretty much only use the .44 mags now, but only when we are in the field working in remote areas.
Hand loading (and shooting) is good prep for amp building. Mistakes in either can cause you a lot of pain, so paying attention is important!
I've shot both of my .44 mags a lot, but don't really consider them much fun, as I load them up pretty hot with jacketed bullets to avoid leading the barrels, and I'm more of an action shooter fan. My IPSC rounds were .45 ACP, in 155 gr. semi-wadcutter, an atypically light bullet being pushed out really fast with the appropriate powders so that the pressure was sufficient to qualify for major power factor in competition, and operate the barrel compensator properly.
Before we were married, my wife was anti-gun, but since she was pro-Greg, she managed to balance out her opinions, and I ended up building her a 9mm competition pistol.
Don't get to shoot much anymore, as I moved too far from my IPSC club. Pretty much only use the .44 mags now, but only when we are in the field working in remote areas.
Hand loading (and shooting) is good prep for amp building. Mistakes in either can cause you a lot of pain, so paying attention is important!
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Tom, my portable range setup for load devlopment is no more than an RCBS Rockchucker and a Harrels benchrest arbor press mounted on a board that clamps in a Black & Decker workmate, it can actually fold up in a closet.Structo wrote:I used to hand load but never owned a .44.
Once I got married all my reloading stuff is still in a box in the garage.
14 years ago....
Used to load for .45 ACP, 9mm, .38 special, .380 auto, .223, 30.06, 7.62x39mm.
Loved it!
Not that she objects, to the contrary, she loves shooting.
I just don't have anywhere to set it all up.
Reloading I have it bad, as small as .14/221 Walker to large as 50 BMG when still owned an M82A1. I actually have two wildcat cartridges that I developed that one can special order dies from Hornady, one of which I should most likely go ahead and trademark.
TM
Re: .44 Magnum 6 shots in a Second.
gktamps wrote:I started hand loading about 35 years ago, using a single-stage press. At that time I mainly shot pistol/revolver rounds, so typically loaded 100-200 at a time, but when I became a competitive IPSC shooter, I'd practice 1-2x a month, shooting 1,000 rounds each practice. By that time I had gotten a Dillon 550 progressive press, which made it way faster!
I've shot both of my .44 mags a lot, but don't really consider them much fun, as I load them up pretty hot with jacketed bullets to avoid leading the barrels, and I'm more of an action shooter fan. My IPSC rounds were .45 ACP, in 155 gr. semi-wadcutter, an atypically light bullet being pushed out really fast with the appropriate powders so that the pressure was sufficient to qualify for major power factor in competition, and operate the barrel compensator properly.
Before we were married, my wife was anti-gun, but since she was pro-Greg, she managed to balance out her opinions, and I ended up building her a 9mm competition pistol.
Don't get to shoot much anymore, as I moved too far from my IPSC club. Pretty much only use the .44 mags now, but only when we are in the field working in remote areas.
Hand loading (and shooting) is good prep for amp building. Mistakes in either can cause you a lot of pain, so paying attention is important!
GKT very cool;I want to get back into 3 gun, had started building a 9x23 for IPSC, but either its amps, drag racing or shooting. I can only do one at a time
TM
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TM; I hear you. Too many hobbies and avocations, too little time. Seems like I always pick the activities that cost a LOT. Amps don't necessarily cost a lot per unit, but like potato chips, I can't have just one - it's addictive!
What wildcat ctgs - do tell!
What wildcat ctgs - do tell!
Re: .44 Magnum 6 shots in a Second.
Having owned and shot a .44 magnum, but never that quickly, I can only say that the resulting numbness must at least ease any arthritis pain in the hands...