44-40

[Sandhills]

Anyone on here other than me have one?

I've got a colt clone wit a 6 1/2 inch barrel. Mostly have just shot hard cast cowboy loads through it because, well that's what was available. That being said, I've killed a skunk, a rattlesnake and a road hit deer with it.

I'm looking to carry it with me when I hunt, and if the opportunity arises to shoot a very close range deer with it. A buddy has some jacketed 427 dia bullets that he said he'd load up for me but I'm thinking soft cast would be the way to go. What say y'all?

 

[Colorado Cowboy]

I shoot 44-40 for my cowboy action shooting, but only use BP. Sorry............

 

[Sandhills]

I wouldn't necessarily be opposed to a black powder load. That would make huntin with it that much more "authentic".

I shoot 44-40 for my cowboy action shooting, but only use BP. Sorry............

 

[Colorado Cowboy]

Have you ever loaded BP in a cartridge? It is different from loading smokeless.

 

[Sandhills]

Have you ever loaded BP in a cartridge? It is different from loading smokeless.

I loaded pyrodex once for the 44-40 and it was a stout load, more for curiosity sake than actual use. I shot five and cleaned the gun and never loaded anymore. I've never used real BP for anything

 

[RockAndSage]

I shoot 44-40 for my cowboy action shooting, but only use BP. Sorry............

How are you cleaning your BP brass?

Any idea how they cleaned brass for black powder cartridges in the 1800s?

Been wondering about this lately.

 

[Colorado Cowboy]

They cleaned brass with hot water.

I use APP , it is not real BP. I use soap & hot water.