Model P Colt

[Lumpy Grits]

Lumpy, My rifle is an Uberti and they're making it in .44 Magnum now. Even so, I won't argue with you and I'll try the 8 grain loading once more to see how things fly. Who knows? You are probably going to save me 1 grain of powder per shot. That will certainly help in the long run. Give me a week or so and I'll report back on how things work out. Shoot sharp's the word, Mike

I say the following as a 15 year member/shooter in SASS--I also do allot of gun repair and have done such for over 45 years.
I have lost count of how many 66/73's. I have seen shot with heavy smokeless loads and the toggle links got pounded to the point that lead to a OBD(out of battery discharge).
That design was never built to handle but the low PSI of BP.
If you want to run those smokeless, heavy loads-get a Marlin 94(JM bbl stamp) or a Win. 92.
BTW-call Uberti and see how many of those .44 mags are being repaired for timing issues.
Gary