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Savvy Jack

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  1. Got it!! Has been added to the box date code spreadsheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Jy0pGqWPRx2HOQqufbcnEM1lv6tCWBJsCOB8vLIDOIg/edit#gid=1860800684
  2. Oh yes it is, always has been....basically since 1895
  3. Guys....all I want is to see photos of the 44-40 power-point box art....... no intensions on purchasing anything
  4. Has anyone seen a new box of 44-40 power point ammo with the new box art?
  5. That box looks a little older than new....what is the stamp code on the inside of one of the end flaps?
  6. I waited 15 "seasons" for 44-40 Winchester brass and JSP bullets, finally gave up years ago. To this day I have NEVER seen any factory 44-40 Winchester or Remington ammunition or components in any store I have ever been in.....LOL
  7. The answer to everything use to be "in two weeks", now it is "this spring"!!!
  8. However you obtain a 44-40 cylinder, just make sure it is cut properly to utilize .429/.430 bullets. Here is an old link to a 2014 topic about the OMV 44-40 and 44 Mag cylinder. https://www.rugerforum.com/threads/my-blackhawk-44-44-40-convertible.199186/#post-1993822
  9. Should be Super Blackhawk and Old Model Vaquero. The Old Model has a larger frame, I believe, as compared to the New Model I have the Uberti Buckhorn 44 Mag revolver with a 44-40 conversion cylinder. As usual, only 44 Mag/44 Special for the same cylinder. The 44-40 is a separate cylinder. If you order a cylinder for it, either-or, you will have "fit-it", or get it "fitted", more than likely. 44 Mag revolver with 44-40 cylinder, loaded with custom HP loads.
  10. GREAT REPORT! 4" at 100 yards is good. the 44-40 doesn't get much better than that.....consistency speaks volumes! Winchester Repeating Arms, December 20th, 1873 mailed news letter. Winchester's first announcement in their very own catalog was not offered until 1875. Of course the catalog was dominated by the introduction of the 73' rifle. There are no less than 62 testimonials and one 110 yard group by Doc Pardee, which should give a hint as to how many were received by their new owners by the end of 1874. Aside from Winchester's 1875 catalog, Winchester also placed adds in the 1875, August 21st, Forest & Stream publications. These adds actually took the place Remington's add, pushing Remington down to a smaller add. Included in one add are more long distance shooting targets to include Doc's 110 yard group. The 73' had already proven itself and in just a tad over a year, Winchester dropped the Forest & Stream ads (Nov 1876). 110 yards My results using smokeless rifle powder Reloder 7
  11. Dont recall anyone saying they wanted 1MOA but...... the 44-40 is loads of fun out to 300 yards, and proper loads can replicate early 66' hit placements at 250 yards. Will be interesting to see if anyone logs and shares such data with the 45 Colt cartridge or even 44 Magnum/Special loads. Folks talk about it all the time but don't seem to like to share the target photos. The late John Kort, black powder 44-40 to 300 meters
  12. I plan on lowering the price on the mold and dies till sold
  13. Wads SOLD to Blackwater pending funds!
  14. Thanks Blackwater

     

    Bryan Austin

    4958 Timber Valley Ln

    Hickory, NC

    28602

  15. 12ga cards and wads added to the list
  16. all sold pending funds, thanks!!
  17. I can't hit the backside of a barn now without a scope out that far.....nor without a bench rest.... After today, I can't hit anything at 35 yards neither!
  18. Angle of impact was also tested Measuring the angle of impact and velocity at 265/300 yards The target alignment was poor, but it worked
  19. I would also like to learn of the results of someone who shoots the 45 Colt at 200 yards in the 73'. Using a standard 250gr lead bullet along with a comparison between pistol powders and rifle powders. Here are my results using the 44-40 and a 73', but also with a scope. 265 to 300 yards (I measured 265 yards, but the range claims 300 yards) The comparison is between Winchester's 1866 Switzerland Trials (hits in white), John Kort's replicated 44 Henry ballistics using a reduced 44-40 loads (hits in blue), and my custom loads in the 44-40 for 1,350fps. (actual holes). Would really be nice to add the 45 Colt cartridge rifle performance at the same ranges as if it had been available back then in the 73'
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