what are the best reloading manuals for the 30-40 Krag and 44-40

[albertaal]

What you you recommend for reloading manuals for the 30-40 Krag and 44-40? I'll be reloading for a new 1895 carbine rifle and a new 92 in 44-40 rifle.

Thanks in advance.

 

[yodave]

Check the powder mauafactures website for powder specific loading data, its the most up to date and current data available.

 

[H4831]

Every modern reloading manual you will find, will have 44-40 very light loadings, adapted to be safe in the old 44-40 revolvers.
Presumeably you have a 44-40 rifle. unless you want cream puff loads for it, you will have to find an old loading chart, which was for 44-40 rifles.

 

[albertaal]

Hey Guys,

Thanks for the info.

 

[Goldenlakepete]

My old Ideal #38 (1951) manual has some great loads for both the .30-40 and .44-40.

.44-40 : 200 gr jacketed bullet with 29 grs 4227 = 1890 fps
200 gr jacketed bullet with 23.5 grs 2400 = 1700 fps
210 gr cast bullet with 26 grs of 2400 = 1900 fps ( I've fired this load in an original Winchester M92 and a friend used it in a Marlin M94).

.30-40: 150 gr jacketed bullet with 42 grs 3031 = 2665 fps
180 gr jacketed bullet with 36.5 grs 3031 = 2345 fps
180 gr jacketed bullet with 46 grs of 4350 = 2478 fps
220 gr jacketed bullet with 44 grs 4350 = 2330 fps