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I have a Pedersoli Rolling Block "baby carbine" in 44-40 on the way. My question is regarding relative strength and where this rifle would fall in this "firearm grouping" I've seen in a couple reloading manuals. I've zero experience with a 44-40 so any input as to any nuances to look for would be appreciated.
It will easily be able to handle any published load from real loading manuals.
get a reloading manual read it and load by what it says for .44-40 and you will have no problems. remember it is a .44-40 hot a .44 mag.
The RL7 loads will perform well for you.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.44-40_Winchester
http://reloadammo.com/4440load.htm
If shooting black powder - max compressed powder is 35gr - use FFg
Since the Uberti is based on the #2 Rolling Block action, it is strong enough for factory .44-40 loads. It's modern steel, and the original #2 was offered in some pretty warm cartridges like .32-20WCF and .38-40. So I wouldn't worry about your modern .44-40 chambered Uberti.