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Will Ruger 77/44 handle 44 mag +P+ ammo?
1/30/2011 10:01:49 PM
I saw a box of Buffalo Bore 44 +P+ ammo. I recall it was 340 grain coming out over 1400fps. Usually its listed that this ammo can only be shot in marlin levers, Ruger 44 revolvers and T/C firearms. Do you think the 77/44 bolt gun will be ok shooting this powerful load?
1/31/2011 9:34:50 AM
The Ruger Blackhawks and T/C guns are overbuilt, in terms of the metal around the chamber. That's why they say it's okay to shoot loads like these in them. I don't know how heavily built the 77/44 chamber is, but considering how light it is, I'm doubtful it's thick enough.
So, if it was my gun, I wouldn't do it.
So, if it was my gun, I wouldn't do it.
1/31/2011 6:16:31 PM
Well, I shot an e-mail to Ruger on whether or not the 77/44 can handle these hot factory loads. I should know by the end of the week hopefully. It would be cool if it was ok as I suspect the energy on a 44 +P+ has got to be around a 30-30.
2/5/2011 3:02:55 PM
got the reply back from Ruger and they say ALL of their firearms can handle loads under SAAMi specs. Good to know
2/6/2011 8:12:50 AM
So, now you need to ask the ammunition manufacturer if that load is within SAAMI specs.
2/7/2011 12:11:00 AM
kol, Buffalo Bore says their loads are maximum SAAMI, so I guess its a go. I dont think I'd shoot too many of these high power BB as each shot is just over $1 each
