"Ask the Rabbi" by R. Mermelstein
QUESTION: Dear Rabbi
Mermelstein:
In a quest to become highly proficient at 25yrds with my .44 Mag
Super Blackhawk, I have discovered something puzzling when shooting
.44sp cartridges. Namely the 44 special rounds impact the target 4 to 6
inches higher than .44 Magnum rounds. I initially thought I was
inducing the difference by lack of "flinch management" but ruled out
the possibility by shooting 25 rds of .44sp with the pistol resting on
sand bags. I followed with half as many .44 Mag rds also resting on
sand bags. (Only 12 rds because resting .44 Mag loads on a semi-solid
object was more than mildly unpleasant). The result was two fairly nice
patterns with the same azimuth and the described 6 inches difference in
elevation.
My question: Is this a phenomenon that should be expected? And if so what causes it?
My advanced question should you accept it: The .44sp rounds impact the
target 3 inches higher than the Lowest setting on my adjustable rear
sight. How can I correct this?
Thanks in advance
Troy Rodgers
09 Nov 1999
ANSWER: Dear Troy,
This is one on me. Generally,
lighter recoiling loads will print lower due to the decreased recoil.
Possibly, the solution is the other way around. The heavier magnum
loads are printing lower due to some form of flinch. Even a flinch can
be consistent. Have a friend who is a good shooter fire the same loads
to see if he gets the same results. To lower the point of impact beyond
the lowest adjustment of the rear sight, either a higher front sight
will need to be installed or have the existing front sight built up
with a spot of weld and reshaped. Most gunsmiths can do this. They also
use a welding creme that isolates the heat to keep it from spreading to
the barrel where the heat treat would be detrimentally affected.
Sincerely,
R. Mermelstein
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