44 Mag Test - The Firearms Forum

Kevro869 · 04-29-2004, 12:13 AM

This is dad shooting his Dan Wesson 44 mag. The bullet is a 200 gr. plated flatpoint using either Unique or 2400. I guess you could say it's a blast to shoot...

Marlin · 04-29-2004, 08:49 AM

Great picture, Kev.

SoMo and I were just talking the other day about wanting a similar picture of my S&W 629 as it's being fired.

SouthernMoss · 04-29-2004, 08:54 AM

Cool pic, Kev!!

BTW, Welcome to TFF!!

rglbegl · 04-29-2004, 11:14 AM

I like the pic. That is some great timing. Now can you catch a auto in motion?

inplanotx · 04-29-2004, 03:59 PM

Must be using 2400 powder. I have not known Unique to give off that much muzzle flash. Better if you take the picture at night. This way you can open the shutter and then fire the bullet and all will be spectacular! That seems like a right stout load he is using! Is the pliers and rod on the table so he can get the fired cases out of the cylinder?

Kevro869 · 04-29-2004, 06:14 PM

Inplanotx Wrote:

Is the pliers and rod on the table so he can get the fired cases out of the cylinder?

Kevin Writes:

Unfortunately yes. To get the picture I used the burst mode on my Kodak digital. In burst mode the camera will take 3pics/sec until the shutter button is released. This is the only method I can think of to capture such a quick blast.

BTW, great forum!! There seem to be a wealth of information here, however its going to take awhile to read through all of it!!

P.S. This is what happens to a Chrony when one gets careless with a nine...Ooops...

inplanotx · 04-29-2004, 06:33 PM

Kevro, welcome to TFF. Glad to have y'all aboard with us. Lots of good people around so have fun. My first chronograph was a Chrony too. After the sixth shot, I put a 45-70 405 gr bullet through it. Nothin left but parts. Went out and bought an Oehler with the three skyscreens. Can put it closer and no problems in two years!

Excellent photo! Try one at night!

By the way...............SEMPER FI

04-29-2004, 12:13 AM	#1
Kevro869 Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 25	44 Mag Test This is dad shooting his Dan Wesson 44 mag. The bullet is a 200 gr. plated flatpoint using either Unique or 2400. I guess you could say it's a blast to shoot... Attached Images -->

04-29-2004, 08:49 AM	#2
Marlin TFF Admin Staff Chief Counselor Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: At SouthernMoss' side forever! Contributor Posts: 13,854	Great picture, Kev. SoMo and I were just talking the other day about wanting a similar picture of my S&W 629 as it's being fired. __________________ *The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing.* *The only criminal class native to the United States is Congress.*

04-29-2004, 08:54 AM	#3
SouthernMoss Admin Tech Staff Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: SW MS Contributor Posts: 10,651	Cool pic, Kev!! BTW, Welcome to TFF!! __________________ My Second protects your First "I declare to you that woman must not depend upon the protection of man, but must be taught to protect herself, and there I take my stand." - Susan B Anthony

04-29-2004, 03:59 PM	#5
inplanotx Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 8,897	Must be using 2400 powder. I have not known Unique to give off that much muzzle flash. Better if you take the picture at night. This way you can open the shutter and then fire the bullet and all will be spectacular! That seems like a right stout load he is using! Is the pliers and rod on the table so he can get the fired cases out of the cylinder? __________________ Last edited by inplanotx; 04-29-2004 at 04:00 PM..

04-29-2004, 06:14 PM	#6
Kevro869 Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 25	Inplanotx Wrote: Is the pliers and rod on the table so he can get the fired cases out of the cylinder? Kevin Writes: Unfortunately yes. To get the picture I used the burst mode on my Kodak digital. In burst mode the camera will take 3pics/sec until the shutter button is released. This is the only method I can think of to capture such a quick blast. BTW, great forum!! There seem to be a wealth of information here, however its going to take awhile to read through all of it!! P.S. This is what happens to a Chrony when one gets careless with a nine...Ooops... Attached Images

04-29-2004, 11:14 AM	#4
rglbegl Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Dana point CA Posts: 531	I like the pic. That is some great timing. Now can you catch a auto in motion?

04-29-2004, 06:33 PM	#7
inplanotx Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 8,897	Kevro, welcome to TFF. Glad to have y'all aboard with us. Lots of good people around so have fun. My first chronograph was a Chrony too. After the sixth shot, I put a 45-70 405 gr bullet through it. Nothin left but parts. Went out and bought an Oehler with the three skyscreens. Can put it closer and no problems in two years! Excellent photo! Try one at night! By the way...............SEMPER FI Attached Images __________________ Last edited by inplanotx; 04-29-2004 at 06:34 PM..