329PD Very Shootable

[Blockcaver]

DIA, good to actually test for yourself. Must be the way we grip the gun that changes the POI, yours right, mine higher, but definitely a difference that is worth knowing. And my 629 w/6” ported barrel had very little
POI difference between full power and .44 special target velocity loads. It was very tame to shoot as well versus the 329 with full power loads. Did not lead the barrel with my same cast bullets either like the 329 did.

 

[lifeisgoodsteve]

I brought along a variety of 44mag loads to see the change in POI. 240gr@920fps, 240gr@1250fps, 270gr@1170fps.
@20yds offhand.

How do you like shooting the 240gr @ 1250fps as that sounds like about the target I'll be shooting for initially with my loads?

Solid Copper option -
If anyone else has a need or desire for solid copper bullets, here's what I found but haven't tested yet. Expensive, but won't be for plinking, just carrying in the backcountry.

.44 240gr Handgun Solid - 50ct

This .44 240gr Handgun Solid copper lead-free handgun bullet is designed for handgun hunting and personal defense. The front nose profile design of this bullet offers deep, straight-line penetration making it an excellent choice for hunting and defense.

cuttingedgebullets.com

Cheers

 

[dla]

How do you like shooting the 240gr @ 1250fps as that sounds like about the target I'll be shooting for initially with my loads?

Solid Copper option -
If anyone else has a need or desire for solid copper bullets, here's what I found but haven't tested yet. Expensive, but won't be for plinking, just carrying in the backcountry.

.44 240gr Handgun Solid - 50ct

This .44 240gr Handgun Solid copper lead-free handgun bullet is designed for handgun hunting and personal defense. The front nose profile design of this bullet offers deep, straight-line penetration making it an excellent choice for hunting and defense.

cuttingedgebullets.com

Cheers

Truthfully, the reason they are hitting 1250fps is that load did not lead my bore - and it is accurate. I can't shoot more than 3 cylinders of that stuff before my hand is hurting. Ditto with the 270gr
WFN fodder.
The 240gr@920fps can be shot a lot.
I can still have lead here in Oregon - I know nothing about copper.

 

[dromero]

Reviving this thread, I did read that a stainless cylinder from S&W could be fit to the 329PD for full power loads, I don't remember where I saw that info. Would add weight but the 329 could use some and still be super light.

DR

 

[Samson7x]

Reviving this thread, I did read that a stainless cylinder from S&W could be fit to the 329PD for full power loads, I don't remember where I saw that info. Would add weight but the 329 could use some and still be super light.

DR

I thought about doing this for hyped up loads.

Anyone here done it?

 

[h2so4]

I thought about doing this for hyped up loads.

Anyone here done it?

Yes- I have the non-fluted SS cylinder in mine. I'll try and get some pics this week for the thread.
It is still a super light revolver!