To be clear, are you looking for smallest group, closest to the bull, or both?

Need to know what I'm shooting for....

 

Well, I don't own one.
Y'all have fun. Oh, and deer season isn't quite over here.

RP

 

Scope or no scope?
I have 2 rifles that shoot 44-40. They are both very accurate but they don't have scopes. The fact that they have iron sights, that is the limiting factor. I could be much more accurate with a scope.

I'll try to get out and see what I can do.

 

Scope or no scope?
I have 2 rifles that shoot 44-40. They are both very accurate but they don't have scopes. The fact that they have iron sights, that is the limiting factor. I could be much more accurate with a scope.

I'll try to get out and see what I can do.

I say whenever someone posts their resulting target they should say whether or not they have a scope.
Since were talking 44-40 I don't think we should be using scopes. Shooting 44-40 with a scope is cheating.

 

I will try to get out this week. Mine is an 1894 with no scope.

 

Nice Shooting! I don't have a .44-40, but i don't have a old Marlin 1894 in .38-40 and 2 uberti '73s in .45 colt. I do shoot them at 50 yds but i never get the type of groups you get. If the weather stays nice today i'm planing on taking the .38-40 out today. Have to resight it in cause i turned the lyman tang sight around. The bolt kept hitting it when it cycled back.

 

To be clear, are you looking for smallest group, closest to the bull, or both?

Need to know what I'm shooting for....

Well, I don't own one.
Y'all have fun. Oh, and deer season isn't quite over here.

RP

Scope or no scope?
I have 2 rifles that shoot 44-40. They are both very accurate but they don't have scopes. The fact that they have iron sights, that is the limiting factor. I could be much more accurate with a scope.

I'll try to get out and see what I can do.

I say whenever someone posts their resulting target they should say whether or not they have a scope.
Since were talking 44-40 I don't think we should be using scopes. Shooting 44-40 with a scope is cheating.

I will try to get out this week. Mine is an 1894 with no scope.

Nice Shooting! I don't have a .44-40, but i don't have a old Marlin 1894 in .38-40 and 2 uberti '73s in .45 colt. I do shoot them at 50 yds but i never get the type of groups you get. If the weather stays nice today i'm planing on taking the .38-40 out today. Have to resight it in cause i turned the lyman tang sight around. The bolt kept hitting it when it cycled back.

1. HiKayaker, As I mentioned, I plan on cleaning out that bullseye! Looking for the smallest group closest to/in the 1" bullseye. The idea is the perfect 5 shots in the bullseye. Mark a 1 inch reference for scoring if you want to. I can score it with BallisticX.

2. scope is fine, the idea is to prove the cartridge, not the shooters eye sight. The idea here is for the 44-40 to be the winner, not the shooter.

3. Durango Dave, GO READ THE TARGET......6x Malcom scope was used.

 

Can I use a laser?

 

Fun idea! I'll give it a go to pad the numbers for skilled shooters lol. Someone's gotta come in last.

 

It's just a cheap $25 initial bore sight laser. It gets removed before shooting "targets".

 

You'll have to accept the flyer....

(But it is 100 yds)

 

Great shots mehavey!!! But I gotta add the flier. The reason being is that there is a great chance that group will open up to 3.5" with 10 rounds, I'll save it for the 100 yard target topic ;-) I have plenty of 100 yard targets.

Here is 40 shots at 100 yards, 30 consecutive shots @ 3.3" inches....no fliers in 40 shots!
1,350fps

For a 100 yard score = 326

 

I was able to shoot three targets this afternoon after retrieving my deer stand, 5 shots each from 50 yards.

Nothing special, I was having fun shooting while you guys were at work

(all target green shot placement numbers are not in actual fired sequence)

Target 1
Score - 338,
1.560" group

I am trying to learn to hold everything in the same place, and with the same pressures...you know...applied to the forearm, shoulder, down. I try to have the rifle sitting on target free rest, then hold aft pressure into my shoulder, and down on the stock. I try to hold steady down pressure on the forearm. I have no idea if I am doing this correctly. Never did learn to shoot consistent.

Target 2
Score - 325,
1.663" group

Target 3
Score - 316,
1.872" group

Targets 1, 2 and 3 overlay (all 15 shots)
Overall score - 361,
2" group

Targets up on the 44-40 website

Chasing the 44-40 - 2025 Targets

1-2--2025 25.5gr of Reloder 7, .428" 43-214A cast bullet Uberti Winchester 73', w/6x Malcom scope. 1,350fps The first targets of 2025. Nothing special, just having fun Overlay from targets 1, 2 and 3. 15 shots, 2" group @ 50 yards Target -1, 1.6" group Target -2, 1.7" group Target -3, 1.9"

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Cool setup! All of it
You've got a scope that's similar to what you'd expect to see on a 1873 Winchester.
Nice homemade (except for the Caldwell pad) shooting rest.
And that pickup bed makes a nice, stable table.
And that ammo box ... did you make that? or buy it?

 

The top part of the ammo box (left-center) is a 20 count table loader for cowboy action shooting. It already had the leather top with snaps I attached it to a deeper block for a range block.
I am in the process of making two more (right-center and far right. The thin block in the background is my pattern for drilling holes. The ammo box and block (far left) is also one I made. It is slightly more shallow...and yet to get any art work.

 

The top part of the ammo box is a 20 count table loader for cowboy action shooting. It already had the leather top with snaps

Where'd you get the "table loader"?

 

Cool! I don't think i've ever seen a uberti 73 scoped. I have a marbles tang sight on mine. No way do i get the kind of groups you are getting at 50 yds.

 

The new truck bed shooting bench worked perfect!
10 shots at 50 yards, confirms "zero"

disqualified due to more than 5 shots '-)

 

I did want to comment on the 43-214A bullet weights as cast in this last batch. Not being too particular, they weight anywhere from 215gr to 217gr....but mostly 217gr.

 

Just a slight change to make it a bit nicer....
(the cases are actually empty, resized, primed and waiting for powder.) Technically they stick up a bit!

 

Was a beautiful morning in the 400 acre wood.

I know, I know....I need to get the Marlin back out too.

 

Just wanted to say, What a sharp looking rifle." and "l like those ammo/case boxes. Would you be offended if I copied your idea for myself?"

Was a beautiful morning in the 400 acre wood.

I know, I know....I need to get the Marlin back out too.


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2025 50 yard zero targets

aside from the so called contest...

January Targets:

• 2025-1-2-1 = 5 shots - score 338
• 2025-1-2-2 = 5 shots - score 325
• 2025-1-2-3 = 5 shots - score 316
• 2025-1-5-1 = 10 shots - score 329
• over-all score = 409

Just to see the over-all group size

 

Yeap, got one on my 89' Marlin 44 CF

 

Here is a 200 yard target from 2021

I hear 4 MOA is acceptable for pistol sized rifle cartridges.
Scope was zeroed in for 300 yards. 44-40
Lt Col. Townsand Whelen said 12" groups at 200 yards was expected for the 44-40 back in 1920. But that was with open sights I suppose.

 

You can copy or share anything I post. It is how we get the interest going!! Enjoy!!

 

edited and updated the OP