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Cougar · March 19, 2000, 06:42 AM

Bk40,

My brother-in-law has a 3" SW629 'Mountain gun' that he keeps loaded with CCI Blazer .44 Spl 200gr JHPs. This bullet is the 'Flying Ashtray' round for the .44. I don't see how you could go wrong with these for home defense. They feel like .38 wadcutters in his 'lightweight' big gun. (BTW, he's had the gun since before the current crop of 5-shot .44Spls became commonplace)

As a caveat, I would NOT recommend ANY handload for home defense. The bottomfeeders

would have a field day with your 'especially lethal homemade ammunition.'

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Remember, just because you are not paranoid doesn't mean they are not out to get you!

March 19, 2000, 06:42 AM	#14
Cougar Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2000 Location: N.E. Ohio Posts: 637	Bk40, My brother-in-law has a 3" SW629 'Mountain gun' that he keeps loaded with CCI Blazer .44 Spl 200gr JHPs. This bullet is the 'Flying Ashtray' round for the .44. I don't see how you could go wrong with these for home defense. They feel like .38 wadcutters in his 'lightweight' big gun. (BTW, he's had the gun since before the current crop of 5-shot .44Spls became commonplace) As a caveat, I would NOT recommend ANY handload for home defense. The bottomfeeders would have a field day with your 'especially lethal homemade ammunition.' ------------------ Remember, just because you are not paranoid doesn't mean they are not out to get you!