I don't shoot 44 from a rifle but I have not see any difference in brass life using 45 Colt in rifle and (mostly) revolver vs. just loading for the 44 mag. in revolver. As for accuracy...same. I say the advantage goes to the 45 Colt for it can shoot to the same velocity as the 44 mag and it can shoot heavier bullets...this being accomplished at lower pressures to boot.

I shoot .44 mag in a rifle, a H&R and I have had a few case mouth cracks after 15 or 16 reloads, I annealed the cases and have another 4 reloads on the same group with no problems.

Dale-
This caliber is excellant in a rifle. If you call tonight, i'll tell you about it.

Hi to all that posted- Thanks

45 2.1 ok, I will try to call but I have an uncle in the very final stages of cancer- this takes a lot of time and we are all wore out. Dale

Try a winchester 94 with a 20 inch barrel. excellent velociyt with +p loads. I load a 250 gr hornady xtp for hunting or defense. shoots well out to 100 yds.

Semper Fi