44 mag cylinder ?

I'm looking in to buying a Taurus model 44 mag with a 4" barrel and heard somewhere that the cylinders are short compared to others, so reloading with heavier bullets can be a problem. Anyone know if that's true?

Thanks

Not true. I have a 4" stainless M44 and it handles 300 Grain XTPs just fine. Look at Realguns.com and he has loaded heavies as well.

I've reloaded some bigguns for my Redhawk, I can see where there's any difference between my Redhawk and my buddies Smith. Except my Taurus seems to group a little better:mrgreen:

The COL on some hunting/bear defence loads by some makers are too long for some cylinders.

I can load rounds in my SRH that will not fit in my SBH.

The reason is a heavy solid is very long with a large charge and the propper seat depth means a very long COL .

Resulting crimp jump can bind the cylinder on the frame (via the bullet) on the shorter cylinder models (if they even fit)......usually at just the wrong time. :rolleyes:


Say "hi!" to Mr. Teeth-n-Claws fer me.

I've never shot a 44 mag, but always wanted to try one out. What model Taurus is the best shooting 44 mag? I don't want a real short or overly long barrel, just something nice to take to the range and let loose for a bit. I'm open to all suggestions that will guide me to my first dragon slayer.