Celt 0 Posted November 3, 2014 A review is up on this rifle on Guns America for those with an interest in it: http://www.gunsamerica.com/blog/winchester-model-1873-cowboy-rifle-new-gun-review/ Includes some handload testing and results, so better than just the usual cursory review. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marauder SASS #13056 971 Posted November 4, 2014 Thanks! Twas interesting to read about the problem with 38 Special loads. Look at the photo towards the bottom that shows the jammed 38's. It is obvious why. The bullet was too far into the brass. Was it not properly crimped? With longer 357 Mag brass, the gun will probably cycle with wad cutters, but you need a long enough cartridge to act as a good cartridge stop or the rifle will jam every time.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Original Lumpy Gritz 6,912 Posted November 4, 2014 Agree- serious lack of good crimping on the .38 loads. Also-load the .38 to a COAL closer to 1.600" and they should run sweet. OLG Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michigan Slim 4,236 Posted November 4, 2014 Just got mine ordered off Gunbroker. My daughter has one and runs it pretty durn well. Gonna catch her gonna catch her gonna catch her..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
