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Originally Posted by NE450No2
Since the 44/40 is a bottlenecked case, you might have problems with setback with higher loads locking up your revolver.
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The brass may have to be canellured (I never can spell it correctly) below the bullet to prevent that, which is no problem with the correct tool. Also, a very heavy crimp is highly suggested. Of course, factory ammunition has both of these traits, but little, if any of factory ammunition is better than "cowboy loads." Not to say that a .44-40 at cowboy velocities is still a round capable of putting down any two-legged creature, but that will still leave you will nearly every load being flat or round nosed lead. I believe that Winchester quit making the Silvertip load for it, but still lists the 200gr. JSP- the only jacketed factory load left that I can find from the "big" ammunition companies.