The .38-40 Winchester (10.17x33mmR) is actually a .40 caliber (10 mm) intermediate cartridge shooting .401 in (10.2 mm) caliber bullets. The cartridge was introduced by Winchester in …

The .38-55 Winchester / 9.6x53mmR cartridge (actually .3775 caliber), also known as the .38-55 WCF and the .38-55 Ballard, [4] is a centerfire rifle cartridge. It was based on an earlier …

Sep 1, 2022 · Developed from the larger .44-40 Winchester Center Fire, the .38-40 WCF was introduced in the late 19th century as a lighter recoiling alternative for lever-action rifles and …

Modern Winchester factory load rifle ballistics call for a muzzle velocity (MV) of 1160 fps and muzzle energy (ME) of 538 ft. lbs. with a JSP bullet. These .38-40 specs are derived in a 24" …

The .38-40 is the cartridge for those who wish to stay with authentic frontier loads but don’t want the recoil of a 255-gr. .45 Colt loaded to original levels (or even the lighter recoiling 200-gr. .44 …

It was devised to compete with the .38-55 Winchester and ultimately found an enduring home in the Marlin 336 lever action. The .25-35, .30-30 and .32 Spec. are all based on necked-down …

Winchester introduced the 38-40 Winchester Centerfire in 1874 as a companion to the 44-40 cartridge. Chambered in the Winchester Model 1873, it was one of the most popular cartridges …

Why Winchester named it .38 is a mystery. Then the first question one should ask about this cartridge is why it was introduced in the first place. Its original black powder factory loads used …

Apr 12, 2024 · The .38-55 Winchester carved its niche in this competitive arena, setting records and earning accolades for its remarkable accuracy. Its success in matches contributed to its …

May 4, 2024 · 38 WCF ammo, also known as 38-40 Winchester, is a type of centerfire rifle and handgun cartridge developed by Winchester in 1874. It was originally designed for the …