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Bryan Austin

That's very useful expansion over 36 grains of Swiss FFg. The late Mike Venturino and others have mentioned the thinner case neck on the .44 WCF vs the .44 Magnum as being more delicate. I have not yet loaded enough of the former to have any issues with the brass, but have used mostly Starline. Yes...

Bryan Austin

I think the difference would be more noticeable using expanding jacketed bullets. I agree the 44-40 is under appreciated, but implying it is just as good maybe counter productive. Why? 42798_purelead_rifle.jpg 20729518_780036848843567_8422578191859404609_n.jpg DSCF3014.JPG I'd opine that the thinne...

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fourbore wrote: ↑Sun Nov 24, 2024 3:45 pm I think the difference would be more noticeable using expanding jacketed bullets. I agree the 44-40 is under appreciated, but implying it is just as good maybe counter productive.

Why?

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Maybe?

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Bryan Austin

AJMD429 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 13, 2025 6:39 am .
The planes are better now, in practical ways, just like the cars - but the planes of the 50's, like the cars, were pretty cool...

https://www.msn.com/en-us/video/peoplea ... i-AA1FhFh1

Yeap, mine was from 1938

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Bryan Austin

Don't forget to read the page description...

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finally got the first one done

https://youtu.be/UC6iomNpzIo?si=PMJ2G_VYWZxACJ41

Bryan Austin

Thanks. I just edited the music to better fit the timeline/ending and allowed original sound as well.....a mix I guess it's called.
My plan is to keep the videos short, under 8 minutes, to keep out advertisements. I am not looking for long videos to make money.

Bryan Austin

4t5 wrote: ↑Sun Jun 08, 2025 5:11 am 50 shots of 45/70 , my shoulder hurts just think’n about that.

I am good for about three shots! Not to mention the thing is so heavy.....

Bryan Austin

Shasta wrote: ↑Sat Jun 07, 2025 6:38 pm I'm subscribed. Always appreciate your .44-40 posts. Too bad we no longer have John Kort enjoying it with us.

Shasta

SHASTA!!! Have not seen ya in a while!! Still got ya on the website: https://www.44-40.org/contributors/shasta

I miss John, wish we could have learned a bit more from him.

Bryan Austin

Here is an interesting photo showing the up to 300 yard Third Class target. The target in this photo was used at 200 yards. There is no way I can hold or see steady enough now days to hit this thing off hand....with open or peep sights!!

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Bryan Austin

In the past I never had to pay anything for youtube video uploads. Never got a dime either...never expected it.

I did post an intro video...nothing special.....I don't have anything but a cell phone now and the basic youtube editor.

I hope this link works

https://www.youtube.com/@ChasingThe44WCF

Bryan Austin

From the previously posted photos, I am using an older circular clickless dial mount. This 32 click mount works well for me but I can barely get to 300 yards with the 1,350fps loads. I actually stretched the plunger spring slightly to get enough retention. The newer square 25 click (clickless) mount...

Bryan Austin

Thanks, we'll play with it for a few days and see how it pans out. Hopefully the camera will be here in a few days. Anyone order stuff from Targets Unlimited?

Bryan Austin

does this link work?

https://rumble.com/user/BryanAustin

Bryan Austin

AJMD429 wrote: ↑Thu Jun 05, 2025 9:51 am I do see lots of people are moving to Rumble instead of Youtube,

Never seen it before, I will check and see what it has to offer

Bryan Austin

I thought about getting youtube turned back on. A while back I removed all of my videos. I ordered one of those Longshot Marksman target cams and thought I might see what they can produce.

Not sure if the youtube channel link will change, but here is it: https://www.youtube.com/@BAustin-q6r

Bryan Austin

Your bench tests keep inspiring me Bryan. I have John Kort's 215C on order again from Tom at Accurate -- to use with black and with smokeless. Now to get cracking on a Lyman or Marble's tang rear and someone's copy of the Beach front sight. Thanks!!! That is awesome news!!! Hope to see more folks j...

Bryan Austin

Off the top of my head, I can't remember how many forums I have joined. Probably 30 over the years searching for 44-40 data. It all started back in 2005ish when the got some basic computer skills and started searching the internet after I got invlved with SASS and even joined their forum at some poi...

Bryan Austin

Prayers to your family Tycer!

Bryan Austin

Standard sscope base spacing is 7.2" for 1/4" clicks, or 10.5 for 1/8" click adjustments. Anything else will work, but you need to learn what your spacing does for your rifle and mounts. I've never owned a Hi Lux Malcolm so not sure if their scope mount adheres to what all other targ...

Bryan Austin

Thanks Oldbear1950

Updated the dial decals this morning

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Bryan Austin

Been making some headway with the scope settings. Takes lots of ammo to sight in this shotgun!!! Got the decals updated to 200 yards, but got the numbers on upside down on the windage dial Duh! I might as well change the orientation on the elevation dial as well. w.jpg ele.jpg Got some targets made ...

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Thanks for the replies, fellers. I know what's going on now. It seems like bots are trying to take over. Bryan, sorry you had a bad experience over on Cast Boolits. JBowen Yeah, was there since 2009...Too many forums, too many different rules....yeap, Bill was right, the classifieds got me. First t...

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Rockrat wrote: ↑Mon Jun 02, 2025 8:50 am Thats a pretty hatefull thing to say and really has no business on this site. We are better than that here

Hate? Seriously?

Was I not loud enough?

Bryan Austin

Rockrat wrote: ↑Sun Jun 01, 2025 3:40 pm They have been getting hit with a lot of Spam Bots that have been taking up most of their bandwidth. Something on the order of 31,000 spam bots. Slowing things way down, even for members, worse for non-members

Good, may they forever be infested with 100,000 spam bots

Bryan Austin

200 yard zero worked out real good this morning. Not as good as I want, but good enough to get on target fast!! 8 shots inside 8", 1st shot is always a flier now....sign him up for the airlines! Winds not too bad BUT could have been a factor. Elevation setting - 48 clicks from 100 yard zero Win...

Bryan Austin

Here is the 300 yard target from 2022. I place it over a third class sized target with the large rings for comparison. Hopefully I can shoot some more soon but it may be few weeks. 4-6-2022-3.jpg Same target as above, just added a few bells and whistles. 8fb3367e-53e6-4763-83eb-f6e85921455c.jpg Just...

Bryan Austin

Added a few more targets to the collection today. I pulled in the 100 yard group on two targets. 19 shots on both targets grouped 3 1/2" at 100 yards...with the cold barrel high shot...seems consistent. No further scope adjustments needed there for the zero-in range dial decals noted for 25, 50...

Bryan Austin

Since I was holding a 3 3/4" elevation for the 100 yard targets, the new 100 yard zero shows the MOA marks are close although the distance between the scope mounts is not what it should be. This is for a 214gr lead bullet @ 1,350fps, measured ten feet in front of the muzzle. If I did my math co...

Bryan Austin

Oh yeah, it wasn't my intent to have to paralleling topics but I wanted to post this here as well. Scope Dial Decals I was able to make some decals for the dials. I HAVE NOT USED THEM YET. They are a bit small, but I do think I will be able to see them with these old eyes. The white arc should preve...

Bryan Austin

Okay thanks. My apologies, in my haste yesterday I didnt click on each target to see the data in the box in the corner. Thats good shooting! I tried the down load in your first post and get a screen that says "Not Available, File Is In Owners Trash". Oh yeah, it wasn't my intent to have t...

Bryan Austin

I edited the links but will post them again here: Target Back History - https://sites.google.com/view/44winchester/targets Modern 25 to 100 yards Competition Information - https://sites.google.com/view/44winchester/targets/2025-targets Target Download File Link - https://drive.google.com/drive/folde...

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coyote nose wrote: ↑Wed May 21, 2025 8:18 am Thats good shooting!
I tried the down load in your first post and get a screen that says "Not Available, File Is In Owners Trash".

Thanks!!

I will edit the link and try again!

Bryan Austin

Is this bench or offhand? Probably best to go re-read my posts and the information written on each target. You have a GREAT idea but really should consider standardizing the target with one people can buy or order anywhere. The purpose is to prove the accuracy of the cartridge, not the shooter....b...

Bryan Austin

Something needs to be implicated to represent Buck Fever....then fire!!!

Bryan Austin

On this target I used a 3 3/4" elevation POA. That would be the center of the crosshair marks. 2025-5-8-3.jpg For this next target, I decided to adjust the scope and try to zero it in for 100 yards. Note the removal of the crosshair marks on the target. This should be a 3 3/4 MOA adjustment fro...

Bryan Austin

lol, thanks. I just gathered my data and discovered that the MOA marks might not be too far off at all like I was told they would be. Each 1/4 MOA mark at 100 yards is close! I was holding 3 3/4" high at 100 yards when this brought me down close to the bullseye. Another session or two and I sho...

Bryan Austin

As many may already know I use a Malcolm 6x scope on my 44-40 Uberti Winchester 73'. I have been shooting this out to 300 yards with great success with original ballistics. There are little instructions when using the scope so there is a huge learning curve. The MOA marks are basically useless unles...

Bryan Austin

God forbid someone mention a 44-40 +P+....then the whole world blows up!

Bryan Austin

When testing/comparing pressures curves, one must compare apples to apples. Regardless of cartridge used, one must test a cartridge using the same velocities with both powders, then compare pressures. Lowering a given velocity will lower the pressures, and pressure curves, for acceptable use for som...

Bryan Austin

Much much better results today.
25 yards

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50 yards

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100 yards

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Interesting windage....could be due to the 50 yard zero with a scope offset to the rifles left side?

Bryan Austin

Well I was not expecting this at only 50 yards this morning. Nothing abnormal about anything but the groups. I stopped at shot #6, came home and cleaned the barrel. Maybe next time!!! 44-40 (of course) and my typical load 1st shot was high left, I can eat that one....but then shots 5 & 6 went fa...

Bryan Austin

Hmmm... I wonder which would be more in keeping with the spirit of the match, vs. strict adherence to its parameter: using my AWA Lightning rifle in .44-40; or, using my Uberti 1873 Sporting Rifle in 45 Colt? LOL, 44-40 vs everything else....it's like... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsmJdqKYJVg

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I'm a little confused (and that's easy to do). Is the target shot offhand or off the bench? Shasta Whatever tickles your fancy....you are your own competitor! However, that is something that can be added to the notes section...anything to remind you in the future of what you did. My results when us...

Bryan Austin

I guess they didn't have alibi's those days for rounds that don't fire. Is that what you meant by a misfire, a round that never went off? And really that would not be unusual to not allow alibi's, as there are matches that don't allow a refire for a squib or dud, I'm just thinking of the last match...

Bryan Austin

ywaltzucanrknrl wrote: ↑Fri Apr 25, 2025 12:48 pm Wondering about the 2 misses on the T Stuart target? The rest of the shots sure were centered.

I thought I saw somewhere that they were two misfires...and he was the better shot

Bryan Austin

Since I have nothing better to do, I have decided to play with a new hobby.....no, I do not have that special rifle......just came up with a fun name for some 44-40 postal match targets. The Stuart Brother's 500 yard Winchester 73' 1 of 1,000 rifle targets from 1876 got me to thinking what could I d...

Bryan Austin

That's good news Bill. I just got a hold of a 5lb jug myself!

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Second attempt at double targets, ZERO wind

1st Impact, 50 yard zero
2nd Impact, 100 yards

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