44 Magnum’s status was propelled to stellar heights because of Dirty Harry. 44 Magnum (though we’ll talk about the latter a lot). 454 Casull was the most powerful handgun in the world back in those days.īut this article isn’t about the. The movie’s research team obviously didn’t do their homework - if they’ve read the Guns&Ammo magazine issue released some time in 1959 they would have known that Freedom Arms’ Model 83 single-action chambered for. 44 Magnum, the most powerful handgun in the world and would blow your head clean off, you’ve gotta ask yourself one question: “Do I feel lucky?” Well, do ya, punk?” The only thing I knew was it was the same gun Dirty Harry used. Thanks to frequent contributors Tim and Tee-Bone for these two rifles.Back then I knew absolutely nothing about revolvers. Thankfully they aren’t too hard to find-for now anyway. What a shame that this rifle is no longer offered.
Accuracy at 100 yards is about what you might expect from a short carbine, hovering around 3 to 4 inches, which is certainly adequate for close-in shooting. My chronograph shows velocities averaging 1680 fps with premium 250-grain factory loads, a significant boost over. 44 magnum cartridge fired from a rifle barrel is a real thumper. Young shooters also do well with the rifle, perhaps because of the relative ease in finding and lining up the crosshairs despite a long (for them) length of pull. It works well while confined to a treestand, especially when shots are required from awkward positions. At the time, intermediate eye relief scopes were all the rage, so I found a local gunsmith to fit a pair of lightweight bases to the barrel. I purchased this mid-60s vintage rifle about 12 years ago while living in Louisiana, aiming to put together a lightweight, fast-handling rifle for hogs and deer.
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