Magnum 44 Access

However, this created a dangerous problem. Thousands of inexperienced shooters bought the gun, loaded it with full-power magnum rounds, flinched horribly, and sold the gun a month later with bruised palms and battered egos. The gun earned a reputation as "unshootable" for the average person. While the .44 Magnum is no longer the king of power (it has been eclipsed by the .454 Casull and .500 S&W Magnum), it has found its perfect niche.

Perhaps the .44 Magnum's best platform is the lever-action rifle (like the Henry or Winchester 1892). In a carbine, the round gains an extra 300-400 fps. You get a fast-handling, lightweight rifle that holds 10 rounds and hits as hard as a 30-30 at close range. It is the ultimate "truck gun" for farm and ranch work. Magnum 44

Elmer Keith, a legendary shooter and gun writer, is the father of the .44 Magnum. He spent years hot-rodding the .44 Special by loading it with slow-burning powders and heavy bullets. He kept telling gun manufacturers: Build us a gun that can handle this pressure. However, this created a dangerous problem

The .44 Magnum remains the gold standard for handgun hunting. It has the power to ethically take deer, elk, and black bear out to 75 yards. It is compact enough to carry in a chest holster while bow hunting. While the