Savvy Jack Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 They should never have started using "rifle" vs "pistol" primers. They should have kept the number system prominent that has been in place since the beginning of time. Winchester primers for the 44-40 cartridge, omitting small details; 1873 - Milbank 1874 - Winchester No. 1 1930's - Winchester No. 120 1940's to Present - Winchester No. 111 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rancho Roy Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 Deep primer pockets is why I never clean primer pockets.......A little bit of crud in there keeps the primers seated perfectly.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 On 1/19/2023 at 7:34 AM, Kid Rich said: 44-40 and 38-40 both seem to have deeper primer pockets than straight walled brass. I have taken 44-40 brass that would give me light strikes and put rifle primers in it and it seats flush and goes off. kR That picture was from one of the MOST FUN SHOOTS I have ever been to!!! Wish we could do that again! See you and Shirttail Bess soon! Hugs! Scarlett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savvy Jack Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 I picked up some Federal 150 primers and tried them in new 44-40 starline brass. Federal 150 large pistol CCI 200 large rifle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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