Heavy cast bullets in a S&W 629

texgunner · August 26, 2010, 04:18 PM

I recently bought a box of Cast Performance WFNGC .44 cal 300gr bullets with the intention of trying them in my Marlin 1894 SS. It occurred to me that I might try them in one of S&W 629s. My question is:

Are these heavy bullets safe to use in a Smith & Wesson revolver?

I plan to load these with 2400 and IMR 4227, data is from Lyman's Pistol & Revolver Handbook third edition. If I owned a Ruger I wouldn't be concerned and I don't want to wreck one of my Smiths. All replies are welcome.

Thanks

August 26, 2010, 04:18 PM	#1
texgunner Senior Member Join Date: February 3, 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 247	Heavy cast bullets in a S&W 629 I recently bought a box of Cast Performance WFNGC .44 cal 300gr bullets with the intention of trying them in my Marlin 1894 SS. It occurred to me that I might try them in one of S&W 629s. My question is: Are these heavy bullets safe to use in a Smith & Wesson revolver? I plan to load these with 2400 and IMR 4227, data is from Lyman's Pistol & Revolver Handbook third edition. If I owned a Ruger I wouldn't be concerned and I don't want to wreck one of my Smiths. All replies are welcome. Thanks