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waizen · 02-13-2007, 02:38 PM

I've noticed that my Smith & Wesson Model 41 is somewhat picky as to the ammo it likes. I tried some Federal ammo (I forgot which one exactly but I know it was lead) that I got on sale at WalMart. That crap missfired most every round...no exageration.

Then, I tried CCI Minimag, copper plated, and it was fine.

I tried that same earlier crap in my Remington 597 plinker rifle and it worked great.

Okay, so my S&W 41 is a bit more precision-built than the 597, with closer tolerances; I can understand that.

My question is, do any of you S&W 41 owners out there have a favorite round for your '41? What have you found that works the best for that gun for you? I'm sure different rounds have a profound difference in that gun, as opposed to many other 22 cal longrifle guns. I'm especially interested in accuracy, since I do target shooting with my '41.

Thanks.

Thanks.

02-13-2007, 02:38 PM	#1
waizen Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South-Central Vermont Posts: 33	S&W 41: What it likes to eat I've noticed that my Smith & Wesson Model 41 is somewhat picky as to the ammo it likes. I tried some Federal ammo (I forgot which one exactly but I know it was lead) that I got on sale at WalMart. That crap missfired most every round...no exageration. Then, I tried CCI Minimag, copper plated, and it was fine. I tried that same earlier crap in my Remington 597 plinker rifle and it worked great. Okay, so my S&W 41 is a bit more precision-built than the 597, with closer tolerances; I can understand that. My question is, do any of you S&W 41 owners out there have a favorite round for your '41? What have you found that works the best for that gun for you? I'm sure different rounds have a profound difference in that gun, as opposed to many other 22 cal longrifle guns. I'm especially interested in accuracy, since I do target shooting with my '41. Thanks. Thanks. -->