Greetings, w44WCF!
I have a question. John Taffin's book, "Action Shooting Cowboy Style" lists what appears to
be a very hot BP .44WCF load: 36.5gr GOEX fffg under a Lyman/Ideal #42798, for a velocity
of 1566 fps ( ! ). According to the book, this was out of a Rossi 1892 SRC.
This load is the BP equivalent of the old ".44 W.H.V." smokeless load! I would never consider
dropping this in a Brass-Framed Henry or 1866, but would a Modern 1873 Replica handle this
as well as a Win. 1892 / Marlin 1894 / Rem. 14-1/2, or other strong action? What are your
feelings on this? Not for CAS, but hunting?
Thanks Much!
M.T.Marfield