I went to the range last Friday (25 yd. indoor) midday with my FA Model 83 and S&W Model 29 (blued, 8 3/8" bbl). Firing the 83 first, I noticed two things: 1) the Winchester ammo with the 300 grain semi-jacketed flat nosed lead was WAY powerful, to the point of being almost too much; 2) the Winchester ammo with the 250 grain semi-jacketed hollow points was powerful but much easier on the recoil and overall easier to handle. The box doesn't disclose the powder charge. Are they different? Does Winchester stuff more powder into the cartridge with the 300 grain bullet than the 250?
After firing 60 rounds through the 83, 250 rounds of .44 Mag through the Model 29 felt like .22 rimfire! In fact, I shot my best group ever at 21ft., all DA too!
After firing 60 rounds through the 83, 250 rounds of .44 Mag through the Model 29 felt like .22 rimfire! In fact, I shot my best group ever at 21ft., all DA too!