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PetahW · November 13, 2013, 07:18 PM

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Tom - You need to slug the bore, and find out the correct-sized boolits, for best accuracy & less leading.

I wouldn't use J-word boolits in it, nor smokeless powder - and take care when re-sizing the empty cases, as the .44-40 has thin case walls @ the neck, and will readily crush (ruining the case).

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November 13, 2013, 07:18 PM	#7
PetahW Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2008 Posts: 4,678	. Tom - You need to slug the bore, and find out the correct-sized boolits, for best accuracy & less leading. I wouldn't use J-word boolits in it, nor smokeless powder - and take care when re-sizing the empty cases, as the .44-40 has thin case walls @ the neck, and will readily crush (ruining the case). .