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Offline BIG JAKE

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1894 cowboy?
« on: February 13, 2014, 08:53:38 AM »
I just purchased a older model 1984 cowboy and was looking for some factory load recommendations? Maybe save me some time and money experimenting.
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Re: 1894 cowboy?
« Reply #1 on: February 24, 2014, 10:30:21 AM »
Would be helpful to know the caliber....... ;D
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Re: 1894 cowboy?
« Reply #2 on: February 25, 2014, 10:20:23 AM »
Sorry about that. It would be a 44 mag.
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Re: 1894 cowboy?
« Reply #3 on: February 25, 2014, 12:10:39 PM »
Don't try to feed it, semi-wadcutter ammo.
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Re: 1894 cowboy?
« Reply #4 on: February 25, 2014, 02:06:24 PM »
Nice rifle.  I have owned a couple 1894's in 44 mag.  As was stated, sometimes they can be problematic when feeding SWC's.  Mine were best with rounded profile bullets.  They can also be feeding sensitive to bullets heavier than 240 grains or so because of cartridge OAL.  I don't know if the cowboy has the same barrel twist as the regular guns... If it does, then you may have a problem stabilizing bullets much heavier than 240 grains or so, as the twist rate is on the slow side for heavy bullets.  For factory ammo, mine always liked standard Winchester white box 240 grain soft points.  I used quite a few cast 200 and 240 grain RNFP reloads as well, both in reduced and full power loadings with excellent results.  Whether micro grooved  or ballard rifled, lead will work well if sized correctly.  Pictured is my stainless steel 1894, pre-Remington.

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Re: 1894 cowboy?
« Reply #5 on: February 26, 2014, 01:01:32 AM »
Yes it does have the same rate of twist as the standard 1894. I do have a partial of the Winchester white box on the shelf. I"ll give them a try. Thanks.
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Re: 1894 cowboy?
« Reply #6 on: February 28, 2014, 10:01:45 AM »
Those .44's beg for handloads........ ;D  [size=78%]All I run in mine.[/size] 8)
Been use'n both of my M'94's in SASS for over 10 yrs. now.
Will keep run'n them........
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