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by mgp
Wed Jul 18, 2018 8:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 1892 heavy loads 44mag
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Re: Winchester 1892 heavy loads 44mag

Will subscribe to Ammoguide. Thinking Beartooth 290gr(.805" long/metplat.300) vs the 280gr(.765 long/metplat.340) have to double check diameter but .431 worked well in my M94-444. Had a lot of flexibility with the longer 444 brass so 44mag LOA with heavier lead will be a challenge in the 1892. ...
by mgp
Wed Jul 18, 2018 12:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 1892 heavy loads 44mag
Replies: 10
Views: 2006

Re: Winchester 1892 heavy loads 44mag

Ok, got of the phone with Winchester tech support and they say both the 1892 and 94 have a 1/26' twist rate so should stabilize heavier lead.
by mgp
Tue Jul 17, 2018 7:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 1892 heavy loads 44mag
Replies: 10
Views: 2006

Winchester 1892 heavy loads 44mag

Buying a new 1892 Miroku 44mag and would like heavier load data(1600fps) for lead in the 260gr-300gr(Beartooth 290gr) range. Sold my Winchester M94-444 and have Beartooth 330gr lead remaining. I have Varget,IMR on hand but accuracy is the first priority. Not exactly sure what maximum pressure is for...