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First shots

Post by Chris74 » Tue May 03, 2022 1:58 pm

FINALY was able to shoot my new BBS .44 carbine I purchased weeks ago. What a sweet little shooter ๐Ÿ˜ I used some Magtech jsp's and Hornady hollow points. Both functioned flawlessly, and the Magtech ammo was dead on point of aim at 50 yds without even adjusting the sights. Im considering a skinner or williams peep sight however, after having good luck with a peep on my . 50 cal muzzleloader. Anyway, just a really positive first "range" session. Its my new favorite rifle and a joy to shoot.

I forgot to mention, my best 5 shot group at 50 yards was 1 5/8 inches with those Magtechs. They are standard 240 grainers with a sjsp designation (semi jacketed?) So I dont think Id be afraid to use those deer hunting this fall. I got them from SG Ammo in Oklahoma. Have never ordered ammo through the mail before, but they were at my door in MN in less than a week.
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Re: First shots

Post by JEBar » Tue May 03, 2022 3:47 pm

great to hear .... our Henry 44 mag is a fine shooter that's fun to fire .... we've taken black bear, boar and white tail deer with our 44 mags, I have no doubt that you will find it to a fine hunter .... looking forward to your ongoing use reports
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Re: First shots

Post by CT_Shooter » Tue May 03, 2022 4:02 pm

JEBar wrote: โ†‘
Tue May 03, 2022 3:47 pm
... we've taken black bear, boat and white tail deer with our 44 mags...
I really enjoy venison, but I've never had bear. I can say, however, that boat is amazing after hours floating in a marinade, preferably salt brine. I've had several of them in the past. Enjoyed them all.

Oh! You meant Boar. Totally different. 8-)
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Re: First shots

Post by North Country Gal » Tue May 03, 2022 6:23 pm

I've had very good accuracy, too, with Mag-tech 357s and 44s in various guns. Never tried it for hunting, but it's been a go-to ammo for factory practice ammo.
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Re: First shots

Post by markiver54 » Tue May 03, 2022 6:56 pm

Glad that you are pleased with your rifle and that it shoots true.
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Re: First shots

Post by Rifletom » Tue May 03, 2022 7:15 pm

Mag-Tech ammo in .45 auto is accurate. Like it a lot. I believe I still have some factory ammo of it. Ohh whee, it has been a while since I've shot factory thru my SA 1911-A1.
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Re: First shots

Post by Sir Henry » Tue May 03, 2022 8:13 pm

Thatโ€™s a fantastic group with iron sights.
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Re: First shots

Post by Chris74 » Tue May 03, 2022 8:49 pm

Thank you. My eyes are in pretty good shape yet and Ive never worn glasses, but that group suprised even me. Now ifn I could do that regularly, I would just leave well enough alone ๐Ÿ™‚.
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Re: First shots

Post by BigAl52 » Tue May 03, 2022 9:10 pm

Nice shooting and SGammo is a good company
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Re: First shots

Post by Vaquero » Tue May 03, 2022 9:22 pm

Rifletom wrote: โ†‘
Tue May 03, 2022 7:15 pm
Mag-Tech ammo in .45 auto is accurate. Like it a lot. I believe I still have some factory ammo of it. Ohh whee, it has been a while since I've shot factory thru my SA 1911-A1.
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Tom, Henry replaced my 44 barrel a couple years ago now, and unless they test fired it before returning.
It hasn't even seen a factory round. ;) :D :D

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