44-40 ammo?

[Masterbuck54]

Does anyone know if they manufacture the 44-40 in anything other that the cowboy loads? Looking for JHP...or would these have to be hand loaded?

Thanks

Pete

 

[growr]

Winchester WAS making a 44-40 cartridge with a 200 grain JSP, and it seemed like Remington was as well...don't know if that is still the case.
Are you wanting to use them for hunting or self defense?

Randy

 

[Masterbuck54]

Hunting mostly according to my buddy who actually has the gun...will be going to a local gun show in the morning and have a look around.

Thanks for the info I'll check it out.

 

[growr]

I may have a box or two of Winchesters if you don't find anything at the show.

Randy

 

[metrotps]

HERE: Winchester Super-X Centerfire Rifle Ammunition X4440, 44-40 Winchester, Soft Point, 200 GR, 1190 fps - Able Ammo

Says Cowboy in URL but is JHP:
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/hornady-pistol-44-40-205-grain-cowboy-20-rounds.aspx?a=506947

http://www.natchezss.com/product.cfm?contentID=productDetail&prodID=WNX4440&src=tpCtgAm

 

[mkk41]

Even the JHP loads by Rem and Win are loaded quite mild. Might be adequate for deer out of a rifle or carbine if kept to under 100yds.

The 44/40 WCF is not an easy round to reload either. The case necks are quite thin and crush easily. Also , most guns require a .425-.427 dia bullet. Jacketed .430 bullets intended for a .44 magnum can cause high pressure.

Measure your throats - check your chambers - slug the bore , for best results.

 

[Masterbuck54]

Only able to find cowboy loads at the gun show...Hornady.

Yes these will be used out of a hand gun hunting white tail deer so under 50 yards I would say.

Pete

 

[DWalt]

OK if you know you are an excellent shot with your gun and the range is very short. Otherwise, I would recommend using something better - at least a .357 Magnum. A .44-40 Cowboy load is most definitely nowhere near being in the same performance league as a .44 Magnum. On second thought, I wouldn't recommend using the .44-40 at all.