Henry New Original 44-40 vs 45LC

[Vaquero]

I'd choose the 45 colt, because you said, (I Don't Reload) guess most of the Yahoo's hear don't read so well.
I do reload and I would still choose the 45 over the 44-40.
I too would very much like to have one some day, and it will be a 45 colt.

RP

[Rifletom]

Looking thru a couple of manuals, they're fairly close in ballistics. So for that reason alone(just me mind you), I'd opt for the .45 Colt. Ammo is certainly going to be easier to find, especially in different manufacturers, types of loads(heavy, light and in between). Good luck with which ever one you decide. Everyone will enjoy it.

[North Country Gal]

Go with the 45 Colt if you don' reload. I can even find it, locally, in our out of the way area. Not so the 44-40.

I agree, though, that the 44-40 is historically more correct as a rifle cartridge. 45 Colt in a rifle is a modern era concept. There were no 45 Colt lever guns in the Old West. The 44-40 is the cartridge that gets credit as the original 2 gun cartridge that could be used in your rifle and six gun. It was the cartridge used in the Winchester 1873, the gun that "won the west". Very popular cartridge in its day.

[RanchRoper]

45 Colt, and save your brass. I never expected to reload either and have been doing it now for a year. Easier than you think, and you will shoot more and maybe even save a bit of dough.

[BigAl52]

I'd choose the 45 colt, because you said, (I Don't Reload) guess most of the Yahoo's hear don't read so well.
I do reload and I would still choose the 45 over the 44-40.
I too would very much like to have one some day, and it will be a 45 colt.

RP

Im a Yahoo and missed that when posting mine. Was right there at the end of the post. I will say this about 44-40 vs 45 colt. When shooting Levergun sillywet years ago for me the 44-40 would out do the Colt at the longer distances. I owned both at the time and liked shooting the 44-40 much better.

[Vaquero]

Al I don't really have a problem with the 44-40,but I just don't really care about another cartridge to load for.
Lol, the 14 or so I have are enough.

But that's some interesting info though, thanks for the insight.

RP

[BigAl52]

Randy if it sounded that way in the post wasnt meant to. I get the to many calibers to load for Im there now. I was just making a reference to my experience with the 44-40.

[Mistered]

Lol, the 14 or so I have are enough.

I here this!

Over the years I have reduced mine down to eight now - well 7 actually - .38/.357 are kind of one in the same.

[Vaquero]

Randy if it sounded that way in the post wasnt meant to. I get the to many calibers to load for Im there now. I was just making a reference to my experience with the 44-40.

Naw, I didn't get that or take it that way, buddy.
Good to know about the difference in the distance shooting though. Sure others will find that interesting also, Thanks.
never knew that, got a good buddy that's got several 44-40's and he is always messin' with me about my 45's.
I will share with him what you said.

RP

[Mistered]

I'll have no choice to add .44-40 if I ever find a Navy Arms Henry I would really like.

Passed on two over the years like a dumazz.