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Edwin
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May 14, 2018 - 8:02 am
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Hi,

 

I have a winchester 1894 in 44-40. I would like to reload with imr 4198 with 200 grains lead. what would be a good load.

 

Edwin

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Edwin,

Are you sure that it is a Model 1894, and not a Model 1892? What is the serial number?

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The model 94 Cheyenne Commemorative, made for the Canadian market was a .44-40.  Maybe this is what he has?

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win4575 said
The model 94 Cheyenne Commemorative, made for the Canadian market was a .44-40.  Maybe this is what he has?  

The serial number will confirm what it is.

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Hi Bert

 

It is certainly a 1894 44-40 win.

Nr 4466147

 

Edwin

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May 15, 2018 - 7:09 pm
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Edwin,

Start with 16 grains of the 4198, and then work up from there. You can easily push it up to 44 Magnum load levels if you so desire.

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Thanks Bert, what would be the maximum load?


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In your Model 94, using 4198 powder, you can fill the case under the bullet (25-26 grains). Do not shoot that load in any handgun, or in a Model 1873 !

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Great load I use in my M1892’s is a 200 gr. lead with gas check and 18 grains of H110. Super accurate and deadly on deer. I know as I have killed several with this load from a late M92 round bbl. rifle. I also won a Turkey Shoot on a running deer with this load at 100 yards. Also good on squirrels and rabbits. Big Larry

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