Updated/edited 20 Jan 2020
There are many myths an untruths regarding the 44-40 cartridges of today. Nearly every article on the net reviews the old cartridge as weak and out dated. Contrary...if those that wrote these articles knew the full history of this famous cartridge and how Winchester loaded it during the early 1900's thru the 1950's, they would certainly stop writing these ridiculous articles.
The 44-40 is capable today of surpassing it's original black powder 1,300fps loading's of yesteryear. There are at least nineteen different firearms, that this cartridges was used. Not to be used in revolvers, of these nineteen, nine are of superior strength and can surpass original pressures and velocities. Just like with the 45 Colt, 45-70 and other cartridges that can be loaded HOT, so can the 44-40...as it was from the factory. HOT loads are not necessarily needed but for longer distance shooting, at least out to 250 yards, this extra velocity retains energy and creates a flatter trajectory. A few of these stronger rifles include the Marlin 1894, Winchester 92' and 94'....yes the 94' was chambered in 44-40 for Canada and Commemoratives.
Replicating original Winchester 44-40 "High Velocity loads can be achieved by following Lyman's 49th handloading manual's Group II rifle loadings...again NOT FOR REVOLVERS. Lyman offers information using the Speer JHP with 2400 @ 1,600fps and the Lyman 427098 with Unique @ 1,400fps.
For more in depth information visit;
https://sites.google.com/view/44winc...nsisaami-specs
https://sites.google.com/view/44winc...essure-testing
There are many myths an untruths regarding the 44-40 cartridges of today. Nearly every article on the net reviews the old cartridge as weak and out dated. Contrary...if those that wrote these articles knew the full history of this famous cartridge and how Winchester loaded it during the early 1900's thru the 1950's, they would certainly stop writing these ridiculous articles.
The 44-40 is capable today of surpassing it's original black powder 1,300fps loading's of yesteryear. There are at least nineteen different firearms, that this cartridges was used. Not to be used in revolvers, of these nineteen, nine are of superior strength and can surpass original pressures and velocities. Just like with the 45 Colt, 45-70 and other cartridges that can be loaded HOT, so can the 44-40...as it was from the factory. HOT loads are not necessarily needed but for longer distance shooting, at least out to 250 yards, this extra velocity retains energy and creates a flatter trajectory. A few of these stronger rifles include the Marlin 1894, Winchester 92' and 94'....yes the 94' was chambered in 44-40 for Canada and Commemoratives.
Replicating original Winchester 44-40 "High Velocity loads can be achieved by following Lyman's 49th handloading manual's Group II rifle loadings...again NOT FOR REVOLVERS. Lyman offers information using the Speer JHP with 2400 @ 1,600fps and the Lyman 427098 with Unique @ 1,400fps.
For more in depth information visit;
https://sites.google.com/view/44winc...nsisaami-specs
https://sites.google.com/view/44winc...essure-testing
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