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November 14, 2009
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I'm still planning ahead. I recently put a deposit on a DW 44 mag and was wondering what is best to shoot through this gourgous gun.
Is copper jacketed or lead only best? What do you use and why?
Happyness is a Hot DW and a pile of used brass!!! Rich
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November 17, 2008
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Which bullet you use is a matter of taste. Afew points to remember though. If you use the ported barrel stay away from lead as It will give you grief removing the shroud. Other than that it will depend on your use. lead is usually cheaper. Jacketed doesn't lead the barrel as much and so on. Good luck.
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February 28, 2009
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LB is correct. Remember that all 44 and 744 shrouds are ported. However, most were delivered with un-ported barrels; the ported barrels were a special order option, or as in my case, just ordered as an accessory later.
Personally, I shoot nothing but jacketed bullets; I hate lead removal, and I clean after every outing (including barrel/shroud disassembly). Even with jacketed bullets (using the ported barrels) the cleanup is not pleasant and barrel-shroud disassembly is required after every use or you could still wind up with a barrel locked to the shroud. A 12 ga. bore brush will work for the inside of the shroud.
I never use my ported barrels anymore. I don't think the reduction in muzzle flip is of any significance. JMO
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April 25, 2008
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I've used both, and with the proper size, cast bullets shoot very well in Dan Wessons. I still prefer jacketed bullets, they seem to be less finicky, and I've gotten better accuracy with them.
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February 9, 2009
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I stick with jacketed mostly, but have recently tried several variations of the Laser Cast bulltes with good results and no leading.
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November 15, 2009
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mox-ct said:
I'm still planning ahead. I recently put a deposit on a DW 44 mag and was wondering what is best to shoot through this gourgous gun.
Is copper jacketed or lead only best? What do you use and why?
I notice that some of the indoor ranges around here state "jacketed only" on their rules…
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May 2, 2009
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If you've never had to deal with indoor range rules... They are an EPA nightmare when it comes to lead--hence the Jacketed bullets only. Airborne lead dust particles are an unwanted side effect of cast bullets. Most indoor ranges pay heavy insurance premiums and have excellent ventilation systems in place.
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