Uberti 1866 .44-40 w/holy black....

Andy Griffith · November 7, 2012, 01:17 PM

How many rounds can a feller run through one before he has problems in the action from residue? I shot 150 rounds this weekend with virtually no fouling in the action- most I've done at one time. 3F Swiss also seem to have more "umph" than my Goex loads I've tried in the past- only a bit noticeable.

This is the first time I've ever run much over a box at once through it.

Captainkirk · November 7, 2012, 05:02 PM

Most of the fouling and deposits stay forward of the breech & action in a BP cartridge rifle.

Hawg · November 7, 2012, 08:44 PM

The thin neck on the 44-40 expands to chamber size and keeps fouling out of the action. Straight walled cases like .45 Colt aren't as clean. You can leave a fired 44-40 case in the chamber while cleaning and you still won't get any fouling in the action. I never tear my 44-40 Rossi 92 down for cleaning.

Fingers McGee · November 8, 2012, 12:57 AM

I've put over 1700 BP and 200 grain big lube bullet rounds through my 44-40 '66 carbine so far this year. I haven't torn it down yet, and it's still running smoothly. Only maintenance has been to clean the bore and chamber after a match.

On a similar note, I have a 44-40 Henry that I shot for three years before I took the side plates off. It wasn't really necessary.

Noz · November 8, 2012, 01:59 PM

I haven't had the side plates off of my 1866 this year. Don't remember exactly when I tore it down last.

November 7, 2012, 01:17 PM	#1
Andy Griffith Senior Member Join Date: May 14, 2009 Location: Macon Co. NC Posts: 591	Uberti 1866 .44-40 w/holy black.... How many rounds can a feller run through one before he has problems in the action from residue? I shot 150 rounds this weekend with virtually no fouling in the action- most I've done at one time. 3F Swiss also seem to have more "umph" than my Goex loads I've tried in the past- only a bit noticeable. This is the first time I've ever run much over a box at once through it.

November 7, 2012, 05:02 PM	#2
Captainkirk Senior Member Join Date: September 21, 2012 Posts: 144	Most of the fouling and deposits stay forward of the breech & action in a BP cartridge rifle.

November 7, 2012, 08:44 PM	#3
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,376	The thin neck on the 44-40 expands to chamber size and keeps fouling out of the action. Straight walled cases like .45 Colt aren't as clean. You can leave a fired 44-40 case in the chamber while cleaning and you still won't get any fouling in the action. I never tear my 44-40 Rossi 92 down for cleaning.

November 8, 2012, 12:57 AM	#4
Fingers McGee Senior Member Join Date: March 20, 2008 Location: High & Dry in Missouri Ozarks Posts: 2,113	I've put over 1700 BP and 200 grain big lube bullet rounds through my 44-40 '66 carbine so far this year. I haven't torn it down yet, and it's still running smoothly. Only maintenance has been to clean the bore and chamber after a match. On a similar note, I have a 44-40 Henry that I shot for three years before I took the side plates off. It wasn't really necessary.

November 8, 2012, 01:59 PM	#5
Noz Senior Member Join Date: February 25, 2009 Posts: 643	I haven't had the side plates off of my 1866 this year. Don't remember exactly when I tore it down last.