EMT_stuart
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Hey guys, had a question about Uberti's 1860 Henry rifle.
I've heard from quite a few sources that only blackpowder or an equivalent smokeless load (with stuff like Trail Boss) should be use in reproduction "Cowboy" firearms like this rifle.
However, according to Buffalo Bore,their standard pressure loadings for the .45 Colt cartridge are safe to shoot in any weapon in that caliber. I am particularly interested in their "Anti Personnel" and gas-checked soft lead loads.
Would a new production steel frame Henry action made by Uberti stand up to these loads? How about a brass frame? According to Wikipedia, the original .44 Henry load launched a 200 gr round at 1,125 FPS. Buffalo Bore also has a 200 gr .45 Colt JHP that goes to 1,120 FPS.
I've heard from quite a few sources that only blackpowder or an equivalent smokeless load (with stuff like Trail Boss) should be use in reproduction "Cowboy" firearms like this rifle.
However, according to Buffalo Bore,their standard pressure loadings for the .45 Colt cartridge are safe to shoot in any weapon in that caliber. I am particularly interested in their "Anti Personnel" and gas-checked soft lead loads.
Would a new production steel frame Henry action made by Uberti stand up to these loads? How about a brass frame? According to Wikipedia, the original .44 Henry load launched a 200 gr round at 1,125 FPS. Buffalo Bore also has a 200 gr .45 Colt JHP that goes to 1,120 FPS.