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Walther22lr · February 21, 2009, 03:36 PM

If you only use factory spec ammo rated for use in Colt type SAA guns you should be able to. Same for handloads if you only use loads that are again, rated for use in the Colt SAA model.

You did not specify which Winchester rifle. If it is the modern replica 1873 model, they are the weakest actions. They are fine with the above rated Colt SAA loads though.

I use a 250 gr. RNFP bullet and use one load for both rifle and pistol. They are handloads loaded to factory equivalent. I have not had any problems shooting them out of my Winchester 1873 replica and Colt SAA since 1992 and 1978 respectivly. These are in .45 Colt.

The Winchester 1892 and 1894 are stronger actions.
Ruger Single Actions are stronger than the Colt type by the way.

Bullet profile may be a factor though. My rifle did not like the 255 gr. SWC that I was using in my Colt SAA so I switched to the RNFP for perfect feeding. Remember that lever guns need a flat point bullet and not a round nose.

February 21, 2009, 03:36 PM	#2
Walther22lr Senior Member Join Date: February 2, 2000 Location: Arizona Territory Posts: 296	If you only use factory spec ammo rated for use in Colt type SAA guns you should be able to. Same for handloads if you only use loads that are again, rated for use in the Colt SAA model. You did not specify which Winchester rifle. If it is the modern replica 1873 model, they are the weakest actions. They are fine with the above rated Colt SAA loads though. I use a 250 gr. RNFP bullet and use one load for both rifle and pistol. They are handloads loaded to factory equivalent. I have not had any problems shooting them out of my Winchester 1873 replica and Colt SAA since 1992 and 1978 respectivly. These are in .45 Colt. The Winchester 1892 and 1894 are stronger actions. Ruger Single Actions are stronger than the Colt type by the way. Bullet profile may be a factor though. My rifle did not like the 255 gr. SWC that I was using in my Colt SAA so I switched to the RNFP for perfect feeding. Remember that lever guns need a flat point bullet and not a round nose.