I know that 44-40 can be necked down to make 38-40 but I would like to know if there is any other caliber brass that can be used to make 38-40's. I read somewhere that .44mag brass can be used but I have no way to verify this. I've been buying Winchester brass and it's been working great so this isn't a necessity. It's just that the case life is short since the 38-40 walls are so thin and I thought that if I could form them from something with a thicker case wall that they might last a little longer. Not to mention that I have a good supply of .44mag brass. If it turns out to be more complicated and time consuming than it's worth......well I think you get the idea!
Anyone's reply with experience with this would be appreciated.
Also, can FFFg be used for holy black loads in 38-40? Am I gonna need a drop tube for this?
Thanks, Dominick