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.44-40WCF original ballistics?
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cartridges of the world list one factory load:
200gr at 1190fs

is that modern or 1873 ballistics(when fired from a rifle)?
i assume they used lead bullets(unjacketed, in lack of a better word) back then?
 
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1873 ballistics. Plain lead bullet. Modern ammo is loaded the same because of old Winchester 1873's and Colt SAA's. There was a high velocity loading for the Win 1892 and other strong guns but it is long gone. Don't remember the ballistics for that-maybe 1500fps?
 
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Steffen

What 44/40 do you have? I have an article around here somewhere by Ken Waters that has loads for old and newer 44/40's rifle and pistol.


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My .44/40, unfired however






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fine looking revolver!! dancing tu2
 
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