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This should completely correct any confusion between what a balloonhead cartridge is vs other modern solid-head cases.

For what it is worth, factories compressed their black powder loads, so they...

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It was mentioned the the .45 cal. cartridge, used in both the Remington (Snyder Ejection) and the Winchester, resembled that of a folded-head Dutch cartridge.

Here is the drawing of the...

Ding Ding Ding, we have a winner,

Yes, it is in part with the experimental rifles that may be long gone.

Just like the "Milbank Primed"]Winchester Milbank Primed, .45 cal., Lever-Action Musket...

Anyone have or seen a Remington, Ryder Extractor, chambered for a 45 caliber cartridges, charged with 60 to 70 grains of powder and pushing a 360gr lead bullet?

OFFICE OF THE BOARD FOR SELECTING A BREECH SYSTEM FOR MUSKETS AND CARBINES New York May 5 1873

FINAL TEST WITH .45-CAL. ARMS-CONCLUSION-SELECTION-RECOMMENDATION OF SPRINGFIELD SYSTEM.



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Back in January 1919, an article published in "Arms And The Men" about the 44-40 and 45 Colt revolvers and smokeless powders.

Ashley Haines writes about his journey with, and the accuracy of both...

You are welcome.


In general, any 94' manufactured prior to 1895 was manufactured with soft Regular Ordinance Steel - carbon steel alloy, and were black powder and low pressure smokeless only...

Thanks!!

All Winchester Model 94' rifles had the stronger steel barrels

The Confusion
It would appear that during the early smokeless powder transition years, there was some real fuss and confusion...

Then we will agree to disagree! The guy has been here 13 years.....at least I meet the 60/60? ;-)

It is best to not post anything for sale on this forum.

Winchester's 1917 (Smokeless) Cartridge Definitive Proof Pressures chart shows the following;

Winchester Model 73' - 14,000 cup Service Pressure/17,500cup Proof Pressure
Winchester Model 92' -...

Normal smokeless loads for the 38-40 produce no more or less than black powder loads. All credible published smokeless loads for the 38-40 create the same pressure curves as black powder with modern...

Nickel Steel was not necessary for the 38-40 and 44-40 when using smokeless powder. Winchester used Dupont No. 2 Smokeless Rifle powder for the 38-40 smokeless loads. This powder produced less...

Hogwash

It is kind of like driving a 55 Chevy off of a cliff.

Vintage Primer Dates

The 30-40 Krag was the beginning of the smokeless powder cartridges. Also known as the "30 Army" and "30 U.S".

The 30-40 Krag was used from 1892 until 1903, when it was replaced by the 30-03...

Quality is not cheap.

If you can not afford to pay a month's wages on a quality arm, then your priorities are in the wrong place!

My bad, that was 1873 standards!!!

Modern standards...if...

I typically buy my 30-06 ammo at Academy or WalMart. I like Academy better because they carry more ammo, and it is on a shelf that you easily access to browse with ease.

I only purchase ammo on...

Just for kicks, what pressures would those chambers hold? Would be cool to have several barrels, 44-40, 30-30, .303 Savage etc!

Bow to the God!

Not exactly, which is what confused me. This is what you said, might not have been what you meant...or again. like directions...I failed to properly inturpret!



Again, I saw no previous mention...

I was sure hoping this would bring some others into the light!!!

Mark makes great videos!! Mark also touches on some of the following information in another video.

The "issue" is with old barrels that folks claim is a must for shooting certain smokeless...

Tall, you are confusing me.....

1. Lee does not offer a Carbide die for the 44-40...am I wrong? I think it has to do with the slight bottle neck.
2. Lee offers a normal steel seating die for the...