.44 pistol distances ?
 

I got a Dan Wesson .44 magnum with an 8" bull barrel and a simmons 2x20 scope. What distance should I sight my scope in at? What is tha maximum distance that I should be shooting with my pistol?

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Does anybody use a .44 magnum pistol?

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I have used my colt Anaconda 44 magnum with a red dot scope for deer. I have mine sighted in for 50 yards. I'm using Hornady 240 grain factory ammo. I shot a small buck a few years ago at about 50 yards with no problem. I wouldthink you'd be more limited by the distance you can accurately shoot the gun at then the guns limits. My gun is accurate out to 100 yards, but it takes a steady aim on my part to be consistent at that range. The load I use has 685 foot pounds of energy at 100 yards which should be enough to take a deer. I personally wouldn’t shoot that far, but I believe you can take a deer at that range with practice.

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44 mag with 265 grain slug leaving the barrel at 1350 fps will still have enough energy(1000 Ft pounds for deer size game) at75 yards. I would keep shots to under 75 yards unless you are very good at longer ranges.

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I pretty much agree with Remnard. My Super Redhawk shoots 1 inch groups at 50 yards with my 240 grain XTP handloads. I sighted it in 1 inch high at 50 yards, and call 75 yards my limit. 100 yards is a streach, but doable, with a rest and perfect conditions and lots of practice that year. In reality I hunt with it like I am bowhunting, in fact mostly in my bow stands, but I also like to carry it when trailing deer.

RE: .44 pistol distances ?
 

50 to 100 yards...

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thanks guys, How on average how much drop do the bullets have over yardage?