Gary Reeder
A 340 grain lead bullet is just asking for
Thursday, December 18, 2025, 21:37

problems. A 340 grain bullet will shake even the heaviest 44 magnum revolver loose real quick. A 340 grain bullet is simply not meant for a 6 shot 44 mag revolver. There is no data for a bullet that heavy and even a few extra heavy rounds you run thru that 44 will shake it loose. The custom mold makers don't make those extra heavy bullet molds for the main reason there just isn't any call for them. We build some of the finest 44 Magnum revolvers there are and I recommend staying away from those heavy bullets. Even a Freedom Arms will shake loose with a bullet that heavy.
I have hunted with a revolver in Africa on 16 safaris and have seen what a heavy bullet will do to a revolver. Plus a heavy bullet like that won't kill any animal quicker than a 275 or 300 grain bullet, plus with the heavier weight bullet it will have a rainbow trajectory. Companies like Super Vel, Hornady, Winchester and a lot more have proven that a moderate weight bullet will kill anything you want to kill.
I have taken over a dozen buffalo (Bison) with 220 grain
bullets and if I did my part all but one of those buffalo were taken with one shot each.
My recommendation is listen to the guys on this forum. They are some of the best handgun hunters there are and I know for sure they don't shoot those extra heavy bullets in their guns. I have hunted all over the world with these guys and they use a little common sense with their hand loads.