The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Reloading hints for 44-40 El Tigre Winchester clone 1894

BillM · November 13, 2013, 08:26 AM

I've never seen a El Tigre that was a 1894 copy. You sure
it isn't a 1892? I've heard they were not as well heat treated as a
genuine Winchester. I would keep the smokeless loads pretty light.

November 13, 2013, 08:26 AM	#3
BillM Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2009 Location: Amity Oregon Posts: 791	I've never seen a El Tigre that was a 1894 copy. You sure it isn't a 1892? I've heard they were not as well heat treated as a genuine Winchester. I would keep the smokeless loads pretty light.