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blades67 · February 1, 2000, 12:23 AM

Howdy All.

I think I'm going to use the .44-40 for my pistol and rifle chambering. (I don't have the guns yet.) From reading about CAS I know that the .45 Colt is popular for both pistol and rifle, but in the spirit of the game I'd like to have an authentic combo. Is the .44-40 common? If there is another chambering that would be easier to find, yet still period correct, what would it be?
Also, I don't have a chronograph, so how do I find out how fast my loads are moving? Will the local clubs check this for me?
Thanks.

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Guns cause crime like spoons cause Rosie O'Donnell to be fat!

~David~

May your lead always hit center mass and your brass always land in your range bag.

February 1, 2000, 12:23 AM	#8
blades67 Senior Member Join Date: April 22, 1999 Location: Chandler, Arizona, USA Posts: 6,014	Howdy All. I think I'm going to use the .44-40 for my pistol and rifle chambering. (I don't have the guns yet.) From reading about CAS I know that the .45 Colt is popular for both pistol and rifle, but in the spirit of the game I'd like to have an authentic combo. Is the .44-40 common? If there is another chambering that would be easier to find, yet still period correct, what would it be? Also, I don't have a chronograph, so how do I find out how fast my loads are moving? Will the local clubs check this for me? Thanks. ------------------ Guns cause crime like spoons cause Rosie O'Donnell to be fat! ~David~ May your lead always hit center mass and your brass always land in your range bag.