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Cbashooter Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1631 Location: Eastern Wa. Joined: Mar 31^st, 2018	Rebore Stevens 44 (non lug) ro 38-40? Jul 20^th, 2021 at 12:38am	Print Post
	Thoughts? I know it was an original chambering.i have an 44 model 47 in 25 Rimfire I'd like to convert to a steel ringer out to 200 yards.i already have 25-20s ,310 cadets,32-20s etc.just looking for something fun.also thought about 38SW.


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rkba2nd Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2101 Location: earth Joined: Feb 16^th, 2009	Re: Rebore Stevens 44 (non lug) ro 38-40? Reply #1 - Jul 20^th, 2021 at 12:55am	Print Post
	The 32 S&W long is a nifty cartridge, and inherently quite accurate. I don't think it would be too much for a 44, but would have to do a little research to be sure. I am sure someone here has had some experience with it. Mine is limited to handguns. Just a thought I have had for a Ballard No.2 cast action. I will be interested to see what you decide.

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jimmy Senior Forum Member Offline Now available in Oklahoma. Posts: 466 Location: Skiatook Joined: May 12^th, 2009	Re: Rebore Stevens 44 (non lug) ro 38-40? Reply #2 - Jul 20^th, 2021 at 2:04pm	Print Post
	I still occasionally shoot my 32-40 Stevens with the lugged hammer. A 38-40 would be fun. Hey I have a box of brass somewhere, maybe I should make one.


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Cbashooter Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1631 Location: Eastern Wa. Joined: Mar 31^st, 2018	Re: Rebore Stevens 44 (non lug) ro 38-40? Reply #3 - Jul 20^th, 2021 at 2:18pm	Print Post
	jimmy wrote on Jul 20^th, 2021 at 2:04pm: I still occasionally shoot my 32-40 Stevens with the lugged hammer. A 38-40 would be fun. Hey I have a box of brass somewhere, maybe I should make one. I have a lugged 38-55 I shoot quite a bit. I figured the 3840 would be fine at the lower pressures I plan to shoot


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uscra112 Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 4079 Location: Switzerland of Ohio Joined: May 7^th, 2007	Re: Rebore Stevens 44 (non lug) ro 38-40? Reply #4 - Jul 20^th, 2021 at 7:24pm	Print Post
	The .38-40's base diameter is even larger than the ..32-40 family, so given equal pressures the bolt thrust will be even higher. Personally I wouldn't even consider it, especially without the lugged hammer, even if scrupulously loaded to blackpowder pressure.

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jimmy Senior Forum Member Offline Now available in Oklahoma. Posts: 466 Location: Skiatook Joined: May 12^th, 2009	Re: Rebore Stevens 44 (non lug) ro 38-40? Reply #5 - Jul 20^th, 2021 at 7:31pm	Print Post
	Cbashooter wrote on Jul 20^th, 2021 at 2:18pm: jimmy wrote on Jul 20^th, 2021 at 2:04pm: I still occasionally shoot my 32-40 Stevens with the lugged hammer. A 38-40 would be fun. Hey I have a box of brass somewhere, maybe I should make one. I have a lugged 38-55 I shoot quite a bit. I figured the 3840 would be fine at the lower pressures I plan to shoot You know that barrel has home with me if you ever decide to sell.


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John Taylor Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1850 Location: Lewiston, ID Joined: Oct 23^rd, 2006	Re: Rebore Stevens 44 (non lug) ro 38-40? Reply #6 - Jul 20^th, 2021 at 7:32pm	Print Post
	I have one in 44-40 that's a lot of fun to shoot. Depending on whos book you look at the pressure can run from 11,000 to 22,000 for the 44-40 but SAMMI says 13,000 cup. SAAMI says the 38-40 is 14,000 psi.

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Cbashooter Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1631 Location: Eastern Wa. Joined: Mar 31^st, 2018	Re: Rebore Stevens 44 (non lug) ro 38-40? Reply #7 - Jul 20^th, 2021 at 8:28pm	Print Post
	John Taylor wrote on Jul 20^th, 2021 at 7:32pm: I have one in 44-40 that's a lot of fun to shoot. Depending on whos book you look at the pressure can run from 11,000 to 22,000 for the 44-40 but SAMMI says 13,000 cup. SAAMI says the 38-40 is 14,000 psi. Well darn I may go 38-40 .good info


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Sure shot Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1166 Location: East central Iowa Joined: Jun 22^nd, 2020	Re: Rebore Stevens 44 (non lug) ro 38-40? Reply #8 - Jul 20^th, 2021 at 9:11pm	Print Post
	rkba2nd wrote on Jul 20^th, 2021 at 12:55am: The 32 S&W long is a nifty cartridge, and inherently quite accurate. I don't think it would be too much for a 44, but would have to do a little research to be sure. I am sure someone here has had some experience with it. Mine is limited to handguns. Just a thought I have had for a Ballard No.2 cast action. I will be interested to see what you decide. I would do the re-bore to .32 SW long, I personally wouldn’t re-bore a 44 to .38-40 to be on the safe side.


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