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shafter · November 29, 2010, 03:49 PM

Is the 1866 about the same strength as the '73 or is it weaker because of the brass? I would like to shoot full power traditional 45colts from it(not Ruger only). Is the action strong enough for this?

November 29, 2010, 03:49 PM	#1
shafter Senior Member Join Date: December 23, 2009 Posts: 1,624	How strong is the 1866 Winchester? Is the 1866 about the same strength as the '73 or is it weaker because of the brass? I would like to shoot full power traditional 45colts from it(not Ruger only). Is the action strong enough for this?