Painted Mohawk SASS 77785 Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 Howdy 44-40 ..What a round, well for Cowboy & using real black, I mainly use 45LC with smokeless but have been using the 44-40's a lot more..yep I know bottleneck case, thin brass & all that but I'm amazed at just how clean my pistols & rifle are after a match..I don't know how long it is since I pulled the rifle [ Uberti '73 ] down it just stays so clean, the lifter block just stays clean & shiney ! A quick pull thru & wipe over & back in the bag.The same with the pistols. [ OMV ] If I had my time over I'd just use the 44-40's for BP & smokeless. I do spend a bit more time on the loading with the method I have but never have a problem with the ammo........ I had to do an edit to say I reckon the 44-40 with BP is actually cleaner than a lot of the smokeless powders !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Henry Quick Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 Yup! I get home after a match and pull a boresnake through my .44-40 a few times and I'm basically done. I run a q-tip around the carrier and bolt face to preserve form, but there's generally no need. My Navy's on the other hand... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-BAR #18287 Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 Calibers are just one of the things I might change with the hindsight from 74 years. Just sayin’... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bull Skinner Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 +1! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabez Cowboy,SASS # 50129 Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 .38-40 seals even better ,,,,, just saying ... And nothing Feeds Slicker.... Jabez Cowboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tex Jones, SASS 2263 Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 After years of 45s, I switched to 44s way back. Haven't regretted it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 We've equipped with 44WCF all the way around. 4 Smoke Wagons, Marlin 1894CB , Marlin 1889, Marlin 1894 carbine, Winchester Miroku 73. And a 1894 Century Limited that's a safe queen. It's really frustrating that the 44WCF and 38WCF are of limited offering yet every style and configuration is available in 357 and 45 Colt. I'd like to try Pietta stainless 5-1/2" with Colt action in 44WCF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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