44 mag question

RobertSubnet · 02-23-2009, 05:18 AM

Hello all. I may have a chance to shoot a 44 mag in the near future and would like to do so. I can handle a 45acp without a problem. Is the recoil from 44 magnum much greater than this?

Thanks.

Major Woods · 02-23-2009, 05:35 AM

There are a lot of varibles that determine felt recoil, bullet weight, velocity and gun weight to name a few.
On average you should expect 15-25% more felt recoil over a 45acp.

stalkingbear · 02-23-2009, 12:11 PM

It all depends on what grips are on it, physical weight, whether it's ported or not, etc. I would guess revolver so it'll probably feel like 40-50% more recoil than a .45acp. If it has rubber grips you can deduct 15-20% felt recoil. The recoil of an .44mag is VERY easy to control, and is over rated. Quit worrying and enjoy shooting.

White Falcon · 02-23-2009, 05:09 PM

My 10 yr old grandson didn't have any issues shooting this 44 mag. 9.5 "

Teach Deer · 02-26-2009, 09:20 AM

The .44 Magnum does indeed have more recoil than the .45 ACP. However, that being said, anyone who can comfortably handle a .45 should have no problem with the .44 Mag.

If recoil is really a concern, try to avoid the smaller framed .44s and the airlite (Mountain) versions with less than 4" barrels. Also avoid the really hot .44 loads like the Garrett.

Edcyclopedia · 02-27-2009, 12:13 PM

I shot this guy with one hand, as he strolled bye behind my tree stand set-up.
Just wear ear protection!

Son of a @$#@$%#%% that was loud!

UncleNorby · 02-27-2009, 12:40 PM

Just hang onto it. They kick, but it's nothing to worry about. A couple shots and you'll be popping away with no problem.

rozman62 · 02-27-2009, 12:40 PM

Fellow NH-rite! Nice deer.You must have taken him fairly close as I do not see a scope on that rig...nevertheless that's a trophy.I do not own a .44 mag but am thinking on scoping my .357 and do a little NH handgun hunting myself. Ear protection on the range is a must but out huntingyou'll find most will not use. I hunt as much with my ears as I do my eyes.

Edcyclopedia · 02-27-2009, 03:18 PM

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ORIGINAL: rozman62

Fellow NH-rite! Nice deer.You must have taken him fairly close as I do not see a scope on that rig...nevertheless that's a trophy.I do not own a .44 mag but am thinking on scoping my .357 and do a little NH handgun hunting myself. Ear protection on the range is a must but out huntingyou'll find most will not use. I hunt as much with my ears as I do my eyes.

My 1st and hopefully not my last.

I actually took the scope of a few years ago and shot him @ 20 yards or so.
He went two feet... Straight down! Yahtzee