Buffalo Bore Ammo

Buffalo Bore  has several types of .44 Mag, but I didn't see a disclaimer on any of them. Please forward the link. They are a supporter of our Elmer Keith fund raising efforts, so I'm glad to see you giving his stuff a look.
I'd also suggest starting with standard magnum or .44 Special loads until you really get the taste, hate to see you develop a nasty flinch to go along with those grooves in your finger. Tim's ammo is pretty much "Full Blow"
Al

http://www.buffalobore.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=54   Let me know if this worked. My wife is helping navigate this stuff.

He says the .44 special is safe for the Smith but not the .44 +P+ magnum. I've read a few of Mr. Taffins articles on BB ammo and he's made it very clear that Buffalo Bore ammo is as you say "full blow".

Am I looking in the wrong place? I only see one .44 magnum offering in the hangun ammo category. He has the heavy .44 special and the +P+ .44 magnum ammo.

Reduced Recoil to +P+ and Dear Grenades in the .44 Magnum Handgun Ammo
http://www.buffalobore.com/index.php?l=product_list&c=1
And yes, the +P+ is NOT safe for Smiths!

Yea I see what your're talking about. I just didn't look good enough. Bad habit of mine. I've shot a good amount of .44 magnum before just not out of my .44.  Is there a loss in accuracy shooting the .44 special out of a .44 magnum? I've read that the larger space between the bullet and forcing cone causes that loss. Is this true or just a myth?

Probably not much (IMAO).
I don't see much of a difference at 50 yards, between my 44 sp and my 44 mag loads, but at 150 the specials spread out.
With my .454, I don't see any difference, with accuracy or the Chrono. My 600 yard load is in a 45 Colt case.
One problem that could be encountered is after firing several specials there could be a powder buildup in the cylinders that would prevent the crimp of a longer 44 mage from releasing as quickly as planned, thus creating a pressure spike. I can hardly get a .454 in the FA after firing .45 Colt brass  in it until I clean it.

I'd like to use the .44 special for a self defense load. If I've got to make a 100 - 150 yd shot to protect life and limbs of myself and family I'll probably grab my good ole Marlin 30-30. Also how in the world do I see when a new post is added with out moving from the page I'm on. Ignorance reigns supreme.

Even though this is a sixgun forum I can't help sayinghow much satisfaction I ge wiping down the old Marlin 336 and running a boresnake through it occasionally. I have not shot itin years anditwas purchased when I was 13 in pieces. I managedto get it back together and made numerous 1 shot kills on deer and coyotes and a black bear and then it kindagot retired. I am considering loading someammo with the superformace powder and Hornady leverevolution bullets and hunting woith it this year for nostalgic reasons. I still do use a Browning BLR in .308 (Belgium made) for most other chores.

I have experience with Bufallo Bore in the .38 Special & 9mm, both are great loads, I like it a lot. I've chronographed both the .38 & 9mm & both exceed Buffalo Bores claim for velocity by 15fps on the .38, to 77fps for the 9mm & both are accurate. I like BB.
Frank

   I'm going to get some .44 special and 9mm. I've been carrying the new Hornady polymer tipped and the Cor-Bon Powerball in 9mm. As I don't carry my .44 as often I carry a 240 gr. jacketed soft point. Lots of lead for the sledgehammer effect.

Paul, I'd try the Wide Flat Nose in the .44 Special.  
The 9mm load I like is the 115gr JHP +P+ Buffalo Bore claims 1400fps for it. I chronographed it out of a G19 @ an actual 1477FPS. It's accurate to boot. I think they have a 124 or 125gr load at 1300fps too, that might be a good one to try.
Good shooting.
Frank

Thanks Frank. I'm like so many other folks right now, I just don't have much disposable income. I want to make a good solid choice.