Biggfoot44
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- Aug 2, 2009
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Note that Striper69, the OP , is in Iowa , so Md's DNR rules do not apply .
Yes , Md's big game handgun regs are arbitrary both as to mathematical Energy , and to bbl length . My handguns usually go hunting with me in Virginia , where the requirements are much more realistic . ( 350ftlb , 4in bbl )
Myself , and the Late Shooting & Handloading Partner #1 both had great accuracy with Berry's in .41 Mag , albeit with the 210gr, haven't tried their 180gr .
Felt recoil is subjective, yada, YMMV, yada, etc . But for me, from either 6.5in or 4 5/8 in Blackhawks , it is pleasant enough to not require Mag Na Porting . But if you are so inclined ; less muzzle flip , indistinguishable noise , slightly more visable flash , depending on the load, and ambient lighting .
Not withstanding Md's regs , a .44spl with 240gr cast @ 900-ish is indeed more than capable for Bambi .
Yes , Md's big game handgun regs are arbitrary both as to mathematical Energy , and to bbl length . My handguns usually go hunting with me in Virginia , where the requirements are much more realistic . ( 350ftlb , 4in bbl )
Myself , and the Late Shooting & Handloading Partner #1 both had great accuracy with Berry's in .41 Mag , albeit with the 210gr, haven't tried their 180gr .
Felt recoil is subjective, yada, YMMV, yada, etc . But for me, from either 6.5in or 4 5/8 in Blackhawks , it is pleasant enough to not require Mag Na Porting . But if you are so inclined ; less muzzle flip , indistinguishable noise , slightly more visable flash , depending on the load, and ambient lighting .
Not withstanding Md's regs , a .44spl with 240gr cast @ 900-ish is indeed more than capable for Bambi .