.44 mag gel test: HSM 240 gr SJHP

[Andrew Wiggin]

https://youtu.be/tv56z6xT18A

[Velo Dog]

The Model 69 is an S&W L-frame revolver like the Model 686 in .357 Mag and the Model 696 in .44 Special.

I wish there were more mid-power .44 Magnum factory offerings. However, they should be clearly marked as a reduced velocity load.

That HSM loading looks fine to me for whitetail deer.

[Andrew Wiggin]

That's absolutely correct. I'm retarded. Don't know why I said that.

[Velo Dog]

Looking at some of your older videos, it would appear that this "weak sauce" .44 Mag load compares well to the 10mm Automatic with 200 gr XTP

[Andrew Wiggin]

The sectional density of the .44 is .177 and the sectional density of the 10mm is .178 so yeah, they should compare well. Obviously, the larger one can cut a bit wider path. Both should be decently effective on medium sized critters. "Weak sauce" is relative, of course.

[Tokarev]

That's interesting that it worked as well as it did given the velocity. Any idea who's bullet HSM is using in this ammo?

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[Andrew Wiggin]

I don't know.