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44 Spl question

grizgriz Member Posts: 425 ✭✭
edited September 2001 in Ask the Experts
Is it OK to use "44 S&W SPL" ammo in a revolver chambered for "44 MAG"?Thanks in advance for your expertise.
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  • cpermdcpermd Member Posts: 5,273 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    yes
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  • v35v35 Member Posts: 12,710 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Yup, no difference in accuracy.
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  • rsnyder55rsnyder55 Member Posts: 2,526 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    You not only have buildup around the case mouth, but I believe you also has some erosion in the chamber itself. I don't know if or how long it takes to be significant, but for some reason I have heard it is a concern.Additionally when shooting a 44 special in a 44 magnum, you have a longer jump for the bullet from the case to the rifling in the barrel. This may affect accuracy as the bullet is more likely to hit the rifling of the barrel off center.These are some of the concerns that had some 357 magnum revolvers chambered specifically for 38 special.If you occasionally shoot 44 specials in a 44 magnum and clean the gun well, you should have no problems.
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