44 mag accuracy

[35Rem]

I think I looked through all the pages and didn't find a whole lot on the accuracy of the 44s

Ordered a 16" blued model
What factory loads work well?
Do I need to go ahead and order a .570" front sight?
Handloads/preferred bullet weights?
Thanks!

[Ranch Dog]

They are very accurate rifles, at least that has been my experience. I would wait on replacing the sights until you shot it. Oh, welcome to the forum!

[35Rem]

Thanks RD (I'm "Rem141" on Marlinowners, FYI) Just "35Rem" everywhere else.

I can't wait. Seems I ordered at an awful time!
Ordered on Dec 30. KYGUNCO was closed 31, and 1st. They didn't get the FFL until the 3rd, now they are closed yesterday and TODAY! Ugh.

It will get here, someday.

I'm looking forward to it. Should be a real fun gun, with plenty of power, especially for size. A buddy has the 20" 45 Colt.

[akuser47]

def. try her out before mods are done you could be pleasently surprized. keep us posted.

[golfish]

I'd be lucky to hit a basketball at 50 yards with the one I have (bought new) It shoots high but its so inconsistent that I really don't know. Unlike my .357 (24") which is a nail driver, the 44 cycles all the ammo I throw a it but it shoots all over the place.

[35Rem]

What are you guys shooting that works and/or doesn't work?

[parson48]

I've had mine to the range just one time. Tried some 240 gr. XTPs over max charge of 110, as well as some 265 gr. RD rounds over a similar charge.

Both loads shot as close to point of aim as I can hope for with open sights. The front sight height seemed to be pretty much on target. This was at 25-30 yards.

So far, I'm happy with my .44. Hope that yours works well for you.

[donhuff]

35Rem,

Look here at what mine did first time out. http://www.rossi-rifleman.com/viewtopic ... 9421#p9627

7.0 to 7.5 red dot and 9.0 unique are great plinking loads, and 20.0 of 2400 is a good max load. http://www.rossi-rifleman.com/viewtopic ... 400#p15260