Random .44 Magnum Thoughts
From what I have read on this forum, and others the .44 magnum is plenty of gun for most, if not all north american game.
Sure, there's larger calibers. .475 and .500 Linebaugh, .500 S&W among others. The .44 is probably the limit for most people and is not the easiest gun to master. There are guys, some on here that can effectively handle the larger calibers.
I have had and still have a .44 magnum, plus a .454 Casull, which I can attest to that the recoil is brutal, to me anyway.
I bought the .454 on a whim, I walked into Cabela's, they had it, I wanted it and I walked out with it. My master plan was to sell it to someone in Alaska where they are popular with the bear guides, that never happened and I still have it.
Just an opinion but I would have to agree that the
44 magnum is usually, if not always enough gun for all
north american game. Would I feel more comfortable with something bigger in Alaska, maybe, maybe not.
As you get older it seems many circle back
I think that is a reason for the popularity of the .327 Federal. Although I find the blast as bad as a .357. But it shoots .32 Federal and .32 Longs as well.
I started with the .44 Mag. and suffered years for it. Finally finding I shot the .357 and .44 Special so much better. Then I taught myself to shoot it all reasonably well. Today I find most of my shooting is best done under 1200 fps with about any weight of projectile. Bullet placement is still paramount. Keith, love or hate him, did have a point, born out of experience and observation.
A gun fancier, handgunner in particular, needs a good .44 around. I started with a Super Blackhawk and keep one, although highly personalized, around for sentimental and plain fun enjoyment. A man could sure do worse.
A favorite photo and gun of mine.
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