American Handgunner March/April 1981

CONTROLLABLE .44(Continued from page 75)fine powder did not take up enough volumewithin the large .44 Magnum case. Anappropriate load of Bullseye (8 grains) toproduce the desired 1000 fps, left too muchunfilled space. Unfilled space, I believe,affects uniformity in burning characteristicswith resulting accuracy problems.Fillers, such as Dacron, were out of thequestion for police use where the gunwould be carried day in and day out.In the final analysis, Hercules Red Dotproved the best powder available. Eightgrains of Red Dot filled the case well,produced 995 fps measured by a CustomChronograph at nine feet from the muzzle,burned clean and completely as evidencedby the low level muzzle flash, was acceptablyaccurate for combat shooting, andproduced recoil which was less punishingthan most police .357 Magnum revolvers.With the Taurus bullet I was getting 503foot pounds of energy, expansion to .75inch, and penetration of only three to fourinches in hard backed but soft target medium.It was indeed a "manstopper!" Thecombination of work on the 4" Model 29,and the load, made the gun comfortable toshoot for an experienced combat shooler.The final test was, of course, finishingthe PPC within the time limits. The firstphase was the aforementioned 12 shots in25 seconds at the seven yard line. My veryfirst try produced a tight little two-inchgroup in less than 20 seconds and, I guess,it was at that point that I realized I hadaccomplished my goal. Final score on thePPC for my first run was 97.2%.Unfortunately, there are probably fewpolicemen whose department firearms regulationswould allow them to carry either a.44 Magnum or reloads. If you have thisfreedom, as do the members of myoiddepartment, you might consider this load.On the other hand there are many honestcitizens who have or carry a handgun forpersonal protection. If yqu have shiedaway from the big magnum as "uncontrollable,"you need do so no longer-as.Iong as you are practiced enough to contributeyour part.Mustang/Rangefield Grips, 1334 E.Katella Ave., Anaheim, CA 92805.Mag-Na-Port Arms Inc., 30016 SouthRiver Rd., Mt. Clemens, MI 48045.Taurus Bullets, Alberts Corp., P.O. Box157, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417.Hercules Powder, 910 Market --MSt., Wilmington DE 19899, ~~IEMIIiITOILIElIAIIIIB llIlE~Handgun bullets of the highest caliber.At Remington, we offer you the most completeline of reloac:ling components in the industrySo no matter what type of shooting you do-from silhouette to target to law enforcementto game-there's a Remingtonpistol or revolver bullet that'sright on target.And you'll be happy toknow that all Remingtonbullets-from our .3$ cal,148 gr. wad-cutters to ournew .44 cal, 180 gr semijacketedhollow points-arethe most consistent performersfor your money.Which is why, on the rangeor in the field, shooters ofthe highest caliber shootbullets of the highestcaliber.RemingtonTo learn more about the advantages of reloading in theRemington Reloac:ling Zone, ask your Remington dealerfor our new components catalog. It's free. Or write usat the address below. These bullets, listed by grainweight and type, are generally in .stock at your dealer's. Othersare available on special order.9 rom. 115 JHP, 124 MC; 357 cal.110 SJHP, 125 SJHP, 158 SP,158 SJHP, 158 LDSWC; 38 cal.95 SJHP, 110 SJHP, 125 SJHP,148 LDWC, 158 LDRN, 158LDHP, 158 LDSWC; 41 mag.210 SP, 210 LD; 44 cal. 180 SJHP,240 SP, 240 SJHP, 240 LDGC.240 LD, 45 cal. 185 MCWC,185 JHP, 230 MC,230 LD, 250 LDRemington is a trademark registered in theUruted States Patent & Trademark Officeby Remington Arms Company. Inc.,Bridgeport, Conn. 06602.78AMERICAN HANDGUNNER· MARCH/APRIL,1981