44 Rem. Mag.

Firepower! · January 1, 2009, 05:33 PM

I want to discuss the capability of 44 magnum out of Ruger SRH 7.5'' barrel.

What is the maximum size game it can put down between 15-25 yards?

Dirty Bill · January 1, 2009, 05:48 PM

That really depends on the shooter,the load,the bullet,etc. Kind of a hard question to answer. At least up to black bear,with the right load,and well placed shot at 50 and under yards. JMO..

noyes · January 1, 2009, 06:11 PM

between 15-25 yards?

I wouldn't let any dangerous game get that close bear, lion, boar, etc.

jamiejaf · January 1, 2009, 06:48 PM

A grizzly bear and more common a chipmunk.

tyrajam · January 1, 2009, 08:56 PM

Any North American game would be within the capabilities of the 44mag. I load a 240gr XTP over a max load of Lil'gun in my 44 carbine, and out of my 18 inch barrel I chrono it at almost 2000fps. I shot a small buck with it this year at 75 yards and it expanded, penetrated through, and left a perfect exit hole. With a hard cast or bonded bullet, I would not hesitate to shoot game up to elk-at short range of course.

bcarver · January 1, 2009, 09:38 PM

Elephant would be my guess as the biggest. But I would not reccommend it.

Firepower! · January 2, 2009, 04:38 PM

from what range can it bring down Ibex with 230 gr JHP? SRH 7.5''

Scorch · January 2, 2009, 05:11 PM

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What is the maximum size game it can put down between 15-25 yards?

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from what range can it bring down Ibex with 230 gr JHP? SRH 7.5''

OK, so the real question is "will a 44 Mag with 230 gr JHP kill an Ibex at 25 yds?". Right? Yes, a 44 Mag will easily kill an ibex at 25 yds when the shot is placed properly. Question is, can you get within 25 yds/meters of an ibex for a standing shot?

Firepower! · January 2, 2009, 06:45 PM

very difficult to get in that range. Thats why i asked whats the maximum distance to get a kill shot on ibex.

Daryl · January 2, 2009, 08:26 PM

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very difficult to get in that range. Thats why i asked whats the maximum distance to get a kill shot on ibex.

123.965 yards...

If you have a tail wind, and can hit the right spot.

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Daryl

Art Eatman · January 3, 2009, 08:54 AM

15 to 25 yards? Aside from the big bears, most anything you want.

If a proper hit is within the shooter's capability, it oughta work on deer-sized critters on out to 125 or 150 yards.

Firepower! · January 14, 2009, 06:09 AM

So as I understand it, shot to an IBEX under 100 yards would be leathel, if placed right. I can use rest with scope to just hit the target.

Daryl · January 14, 2009, 07:34 AM

It sounds like you have much to learn, grasshopper.

You'll need to use a good, heavy bullet that's loaded fairly heavy for longer shots on large game animals. Hard cast would be my first choice, and a good heavy JSP (240 grains or heavier) would be second.

In a nutshell, yes, a .44 mag will kill an ibex at 100 yards if the right bullet is placed right. That right bullet in the right place is up to you and your own capabilities and limitations.

Daryl

jhgreasemonkey · January 19, 2009, 06:20 PM

Elmer Keith killed african elephant with his .44 mag. I however have a difficult enough time getting a truly good group at 25 yards with mine to even think about using it for any dangerous game

Do a search on elmer keith and randy garret and you will find some awesome info on how far hunters have gone with the .44 magnum

phil mcwilliam · January 20, 2009, 03:36 AM

I've shot plenty of pigs & feral goats with my S&W 629 44 Magnum with a 8 inch barrel. My shooting ability(with open sights) was the main influence in what distance the revolver was effective at. I have shot several large pigs & goats at 120 to 150 yards with one shot kills & don't doubt that there would be enough steam left at 200 yards to drop this sized game with a 44 magnum -if hit correctly. Realistically, I was only ever confident of proper bullet placement in shots under 50 yards. I mainly used Winchester 240 grain hollow points for hunting & found them to be effective.

phil mcwilliam · January 20, 2009, 03:54 AM

I've shot plenty of pigs & feral goats with my S&W 629 44 Magnum with a 8 inch barrel. My shooting ability(with open sights) was the main influence in what distance the revolver was effective at. I have shot several large pigs & goats at 120 to 150 yards with one shot kills & don't doubt that there would be enough steam left at 200 yards to drop this sized game with a 44 magnum -if hit correctly. Realistically, I was only ever confident of proper bullet placement in shots under 50 yards. I mainly used Winchester 240 grain hollow points for hunting & found them to be effective.

troy_mclure · January 20, 2009, 04:44 AM

my buddy used my sbh 7.5" .44 to kill an elk at 45yd, he used wwb ammo.

Firepower! · January 20, 2009, 04:50 AM

Did the Elk come down immediately? How much did it weigh?

troy_mclure · January 20, 2009, 04:56 AM

it was a 400lb young cow, it stood there a few seconds, he thought he missed till it just lay down. he got both lungs and nicked the heart.

JustKev55 · January 20, 2009, 09:11 AM

I plan on using my Ruger Blackhawk .44 Mag from a blind this coming whitetail season here in Maine.

Firepower! · February 10, 2009, 09:50 AM

I know this for sure that it rips through a wild boar, killing him immediately.

Nevertoomanyguns · February 10, 2009, 10:57 AM

Here in Maine It will take anything, in fact when I finally get my Maine moose permit I plan on taking it with my Ruger Super Blackhawk Hunter in .44mag.

Semi-jacketed · February 10, 2009, 09:27 PM

How well can you shoot?

Hunting hogs with a .44 mag in the wetlands of Louisiana I use the Ruger Redhawk with a 7.5" barrel quite often when not taking a 4" Dan Wesson .44 magnum. Depending upon the environment, your cartridge and how good of a shot you are (and your intestinal fortitude), you can kill anything in the range you mentioned.

Most of the shots I take are between 25 yards and 50 yards.

KY Jim · February 11, 2009, 02:11 AM

Check out

www.buffaloboreammo.com

And I think they can answer that ? for you.

Jim

aaalaska · February 11, 2009, 10:48 PM

Couple years ago I shot a black bear at 65 yds with my BH 7.5 in barrel using a 300 gr hard cast, it made an impressive mess out of the chest, straight through , It's the same load I carry everywhere in grizzly country. Alex

January 1, 2009, 05:33 PM	#1
Firepower! Senior Member Join Date: February 3, 2008 Posts: 2,109	44 Rem. Mag. I want to discuss the capability of 44 magnum out of Ruger SRH 7.5'' barrel. What is the maximum size game it can put down between 15-25 yards?

January 1, 2009, 09:38 PM	#6
bcarver Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2007 Location: Jackson,Mississippi Posts: 838	biggest.. Elephant would be my guess as the biggest. But I would not reccommend it.

January 20, 2009, 04:44 AM	#17
troy_mclure Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 2008 Location: gulf of mexico Posts: 2,716	my buddy used my sbh 7.5" .44 to kill an elk at 45yd, he used wwb ammo. __________________ There is only one tactical principle which is not subject to change. It is to use the means at hand to inflict the maximum amount of wound, death, and destruction on the enemy in the minimum amount of time."

January 20, 2009, 04:56 AM	#19
troy_mclure Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 2008 Location: gulf of mexico Posts: 2,716	it was a 400lb young cow, it stood there a few seconds, he thought he missed till it just lay down. he got both lungs and nicked the heart. __________________ There is only one tactical principle which is not subject to change. It is to use the means at hand to inflict the maximum amount of wound, death, and destruction on the enemy in the minimum amount of time."

January 20, 2009, 09:11 AM	#20
JustKev55 Member Join Date: January 8, 2009 Posts: 66	44 Mag I plan on using my Ruger Blackhawk .44 Mag from a blind this coming whitetail season here in Maine.

January 1, 2009, 05:48 PM	#2
Dirty Bill Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2008 Location: West by God Virginia Posts: 109	That really depends on the shooter,the load,the bullet,etc. Kind of a hard question to answer. At least up to black bear,with the right load,and well placed shot at 50 and under yards. JMO..

January 1, 2009, 06:11 PM	#3
noyes Senior Member Join Date: December 27, 2008 Posts: 1,032	between 15-25 yards? I wouldn't let any dangerous game get that close bear, lion, boar, etc.

January 1, 2009, 06:48 PM	#4
jamiejaf Member Join Date: December 21, 2008 Location: Squamish, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 71	A grizzly bear and more common a chipmunk.

January 1, 2009, 08:56 PM	#5
tyrajam Senior Member Join Date: July 24, 2007 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 467	Any North American game would be within the capabilities of the 44mag. I load a 240gr XTP over a max load of Lil'gun in my 44 carbine, and out of my 18 inch barrel I chrono it at almost 2000fps. I shot a small buck with it this year at 75 yards and it expanded, penetrated through, and left a perfect exit hole. With a hard cast or bonded bullet, I would not hesitate to shoot game up to elk-at short range of course.

January 2, 2009, 04:38 PM	#7
Firepower! Senior Member Join Date: February 3, 2008 Posts: 2,109	from what range can it bring down Ibex with 230 gr JHP? SRH 7.5''

January 2, 2009, 06:45 PM	#9
Firepower! Senior Member Join Date: February 3, 2008 Posts: 2,109	very difficult to get in that range. Thats why i asked whats the maximum distance to get a kill shot on ibex.

January 3, 2009, 08:54 AM	#11
Art Eatman Staff in Memoriam Join Date: November 13, 1998 Location: Terlingua, TX; Thomasville, GA Posts: 24,798	15 to 25 yards? Aside from the big bears, most anything you want. If a proper hit is within the shooter's capability, it oughta work on deer-sized critters on out to 125 or 150 yards.

January 14, 2009, 06:09 AM	#12
Firepower! Senior Member Join Date: February 3, 2008 Posts: 2,109	So as I understand it, shot to an IBEX under 100 yards would be leathel, if placed right. I can use rest with scope to just hit the target.

January 14, 2009, 07:34 AM	#13
Daryl Senior Member Join Date: July 11, 2008 Posts: 2,350	It sounds like you have much to learn, grasshopper. You'll need to use a good, heavy bullet that's loaded fairly heavy for longer shots on large game animals. Hard cast would be my first choice, and a good heavy JSP (240 grains or heavier) would be second. In a nutshell, yes, a .44 mag will kill an ibex at 100 yards if the right bullet is placed right. That right bullet in the right place is up to you and your own capabilities and limitations. Daryl

January 19, 2009, 06:20 PM	#14
jhgreasemonkey Senior Member Join Date: February 7, 2006 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 2,238	Elmer Keith killed african elephant with his .44 mag. I however have a difficult enough time getting a truly good group at 25 yards with mine to even think about using it for any dangerous game Do a search on elmer keith and randy garret and you will find some awesome info on how far hunters have gone with the .44 magnum

January 20, 2009, 03:36 AM	#15
phil mcwilliam Senior Member Join Date: July 18, 2007 Posts: 573	I've shot plenty of pigs & feral goats with my S&W 629 44 Magnum with a 8 inch barrel. My shooting ability(with open sights) was the main influence in what distance the revolver was effective at. I have shot several large pigs & goats at 120 to 150 yards with one shot kills & don't doubt that there would be enough steam left at 200 yards to drop this sized game with a 44 magnum -if hit correctly. Realistically, I was only ever confident of proper bullet placement in shots under 50 yards. I mainly used Winchester 240 grain hollow points for hunting & found them to be effective.

January 20, 2009, 03:54 AM	#16
phil mcwilliam Senior Member Join Date: July 18, 2007 Posts: 573	I've shot plenty of pigs & feral goats with my S&W 629 44 Magnum with a 8 inch barrel. My shooting ability(with open sights) was the main influence in what distance the revolver was effective at. I have shot several large pigs & goats at 120 to 150 yards with one shot kills & don't doubt that there would be enough steam left at 200 yards to drop this sized game with a 44 magnum -if hit correctly. Realistically, I was only ever confident of proper bullet placement in shots under 50 yards. I mainly used Winchester 240 grain hollow points for hunting & found them to be effective.

January 20, 2009, 04:50 AM	#18
Firepower! Senior Member Join Date: February 3, 2008 Posts: 2,109	Did the Elk come down immediately? How much did it weigh?

February 10, 2009, 09:50 AM	#21
Firepower! Senior Member Join Date: February 3, 2008 Posts: 2,109	I know this for sure that it rips through a wild boar, killing him immediately.

February 10, 2009, 10:57 AM	#22
Nevertoomanyguns Senior Member Join Date: June 5, 2007 Location: Maine Posts: 213	Here in Maine It will take anything, in fact when I finally get my Maine moose permit I plan on taking it with my Ruger Super Blackhawk Hunter in .44mag.

February 10, 2009, 09:27 PM	#23
Semi-jacketed Senior Member Join Date: November 7, 2001 Location: Louisiana Posts: 171	How well can you shoot? Hunting hogs with a .44 mag in the wetlands of Louisiana I use the Ruger Redhawk with a 7.5" barrel quite often when not taking a 4" Dan Wesson .44 magnum. Depending upon the environment, your cartridge and how good of a shot you are (and your intestinal fortitude), you can kill anything in the range you mentioned. Most of the shots I take are between 25 yards and 50 yards.

February 11, 2009, 02:11 AM	#24
KY Jim Member Join Date: August 14, 2008 Posts: 55	Check out www.buffaloboreammo.com And I think they can answer that ? for you. Jim __________________ KY Jim Gun Control means Hitting Your Target!!!!! It's the Criminals Stupid!!!!!

February 11, 2009, 10:48 PM	#25
aaalaska Senior Member Join Date: March 14, 2007 Location: Palmer Ak Posts: 319	Couple years ago I shot a black bear at 65 yds with my BH 7.5 in barrel using a 300 gr hard cast, it made an impressive mess out of the chest, straight through , It's the same load I carry everywhere in grizzly country. Alex