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  • #1
    Dianne
    Junior Member
    • Mar 2010
    • 78

    44 Magnum Ammunition Testing

    We were out at the range this Saturday testing a limited production run of 44 Magnum ammunition. We used a Ruger Super Blackhawk revolver chambered in 44 Mag, and an Oehler Research Model 35P chronometer. The average speed of our 44 Magnum using a 240gr double struck copper plated lead FP bullet was 1135 fps. Photos from the shoot are located here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...3&l=0834f26b52

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    Ruger Super Blackhawk Revolver with target adjustable sights chambered in 44 Magnum with a 6" barrel.
    Average speed of 1135 feet per second on a 240gr TMJ (Double struck, copper plated lead bullets) as measured by an Oehler Research Model 35P Proof Chronometer.
    These were made using reloaded once-fired 44 Magnum Brass and a Hodgdon Extreme powder. We gave away the brass after we were done to someone who wanted it..
    Last edited by Dianne; 03-26-2012, 3:55 PM.
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    • #2
      mag360
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      • Jun 2009
      • 5198
      cool story. What is your conclusion. That seems slow for 44 mag.
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        • #3
          gazzavc
          Senior Member
          • Feb 2007
          • 988
          The conclusion is very simple:


          MY HAND HURTS LIKE HELL !!!!!!

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            • #4
              Fishslayer
              In Memoriam
              • Jan 2010
              • 13035
              Originally posted by mag360
              cool story. What is your conclusion. That seems slow for 44 mag.
              My guess would be plated bullets + used brass = mild target load?

              As for velocity, don't believe everything the powder manufacturers tell ya. That 240gr @1500 fps figure in the manual is probably out of a 16" sealed test barrel.

              Real world chrono out of a real world revolver is usually slower.

              240gr @ 1100+ sounds like a fun target load.

              Doesn't specify powder either. Hodgdon's Extreme powders are rifle powders according to their website.
              Last edited by Fishslayer; 03-27-2012, 1:18 PM.
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                • #5
                  BigDogatPlay
                  Calguns Addict
                  • Jun 2007
                  • 7362
                  1135 fps on a 240 grain bullet seems like a nice midrange load, particularly out of a Super Blackhawk. Just slightly over what might be considered a warm to slightly hot .44 Special load, IMO.
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                    • #6
                      anothergunnut
                      Senior Member
                      • Jan 2006
                      • 1819
                      I don't have my data at hand but it is similar to my midrange load. I use a 240 grain lead round nose from Bear Creek and 9.0 grains of Unique. I think that is a little over 1,000 fps. Recoil is easily controlled, I don't get any leading, and it's fun to shoot. Accuracy is adequate for my needs.
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