Winchester 94 Cheyenne Commemorative 44-40

[Buzzard II]

I have a Winchester 94 Cheyenne Commemorative in 44-40 and was wondering if anyone on the SASS Wire has used one of these in local matches. I plan on using black powder only. Thanks! Bob

[Tex Jones, SASS 2263]

Many shooters use the 44-40 round but not many use the '94. The action is not very conducive to shooting quickly but, if that doesn't bother you, it can certainly be used. I started with one but switched to Ubertis after one season.

[Rye Miles #13621]

Many shooters use the 44-40 round but not many use the '94. The action is not very conducive to shooting quickly but, if that doesn't bother you, it can certainly be used. I started with one but switched to Ubertis after one season.

Everyone I know started with a 94. The action was designed for a .30-30 round and it doesn't work too well for pistol calibers. You'd be better off with a 92. Of course you'd be waaaay better off with a 73 or 66!!

 

Rye

[backshootin beauford mcgee]

yep, the 94 works best with 30-30 length cartridges. Seen pistol length cartridges in the 94 give some feeding problems. Seems to vary gun to gun. You could have a good one or not so much.

[Bramble Mountain Buzzard]

I worked on over for another shooter a couple years ago. The biggest thing is to keep the rifle level when levering. Don't start until you have it level on your shoulder...

 

I do have to agree that it's not the best choice for SASS.

 

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