.41 Magnum - Brand and Ammunition Aspects

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Anthony

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Hello Everyone,

I've noticed more than once that articles on the .41 Magnum mention how the Smith & Wesson M-57 series has a maximum weight of 220-grains if accuracy is to be maintained. Heavier bullets supposedly do not stabilize properly. Yet Dan Wesson and Freedom Arms revolver in .41 Magnum do find with heavier bullet weights.

My assumption is the rate of twist is different between the two guns. As I am contemplating rebarreling a Smith & Wesson .41 Magnum with a match grade barrel I was wonder what the ideal rate of twist would be.

Can anyone shed some light on this heavy bullet mystery?

- Anthony
 
I think that when DW did the .414 super mag, they realized they needed more twist, so they optioned more twist, and did the same to the .41 mag also.
But ruger, and s&w, not having made a .414, seem to be happy making .41's with less twist.
Oh well, I shoot 210's anyway.
Stock twist seems to be around 1:18"- 1:18 3/4".
1:16 would prolly be fine for heavier bullets,as long as you don't mind keeping the bullets moving fast.

To be honest with you, I'd keep your M57 as is, and get a .44 mag or .45 colt if you wanted to shoot heavier bullets.
I'm sure you don't want to beat up that nice gun.
My .02
 
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.41 Magnum Ammunition

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Elmer Keith wanted Remmington to coome out with a 22o grain bullet. For some reason, they came out with a 210 grainer. Speer still sells [not loaded ammo.] only a 200 and 220 grain bullet.
 
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