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44/40 or 38/40 ??

4.3K views 16 replies 11 participants last post by  30wcf  
Tough decision! If you are going to shoot b.p., I would suggest the .44-40.
Also, there are more bullet types available for the .44-40.
I have two .44-40 rifles and would not part with either one

The .38-40 is a neat looking cartridge though, having a more pronounced bottle neck.

Good luck,
w30wcf
 
.38-40 & .44-40 black powder ammunition was the only ammo available until 1895 when smokeless became another option. If a gun is in good shape, b.p. ammo will work just fine. ;D

w30wcf