Black powder .45 Colt vs. .44-40
Let's say these cartridges are period "standard" commercial loadings (I have no idea what that may have been), sold in boxes or some other packaging.
Anyway the questions are:
Which of these two cartridges was the more powerful as far as muzzle velocities and stopping power and what were the common bullet weights of the period?
Anything else you think is pertinent?
Just a curious thought.
Thanks in advance...
Cat Brules