44-40 Encore Rifle Barrel

[Buzzard II]

Hi Everyone.
I'm thinking of purchasing a lead only target barrel in 44-40 for an Encore. Any suggestions would be very much appreciated. Barrel length, twist (using 200 grain lead bullet), blue or stainless steel, manufacturer, black powder only, etc, etc. Thanks!
Bob

[ohland]

44-40 for an Encore Bob

I am flailing about with my 23" 41 Mag barrel. The number of 410 diameter moulds is not as much as the .429 diameter.

I dunno what the current .44-40 brass will limit you to for loads, but it should be a hoot for 1200fps (assuming rifle length!)

https://www.riflemagazine.com/magazine/article.cfm?magid=109&tocid=1616

[Outpost75]

With Starline brass in a strong actioned .44-40 rifle 1700 fps with a 200-grain bullet is a no brainer.

[Buzzard II]

Hi Everyone,
Still looking for an Encore 44-40 rifle barrel. If you know of someone making a nice barrel, other than T/C, let me know. Thanks. Bob

[LUCKYDAWG13]

did you look at MGM http://matchgrademachine.com/

[THerbert]

1200 fps is just about the black powder pressure and velocity out of a 24-26" barrel, and should be good out to about 200 yards or so, with a 200 grain boolit, and a 1-36" twist. I know that seems slow, but it works. If you want to shoot much heavier bullets, you might need a faster twist, although some folks have reported good results with a 240 grain pill.

If you want more performance than that, IMO, you'd be better off with a .44 mag.

[Buzzard II]

Thanks everyone,
I'm stuck on the 44-40. I know it's an older cartridge but it's just what I want. Keep any info coming, I sure do appreciate it. I will try MGM for the barrel. Thanks again. Bob

[THerbert]

I love it, it's what I shoot in matches, both pistol and rifle, in both black powder and smokeless.