Cartridge Hall of Fame: 44-40 Winchester Ammunition | MidwayUSA

This entry details the .38-40 Winchester cartridge, tracing its history from its 1874 introduction as a companion to the .44-40, its iconic use in firearms like the Winchester Model 1873 and Colt Single Action Army, and its modern resurgence in Cowboy Action Shooting. The cartridge, originally designed for defense and hunting, is characterized by its medium power and .40 caliber bullet, with modern loadings featuring 170-180 grain bullets. The information is presented with an educational and authoritative tone by Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA.

This video from MidwayUSA's Cartridge Hall of Fame delves into the history and specifications of the 32-20 Winchester cartridge. Presented by Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA, the content highlights its origins, design evolution from black powder to smokeless, and its modern applications in Cowboy Action shooting and plinking. The expert instruction provides a comprehensive overview for enthusiasts.

This entry details the .22 Short cartridge, America's first metallic cartridge, introduced around 1858 with the Smith & Wesson Model 1. Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA's Cartridge Hall of Fame highlights its historical significance, low-power design originally for self-defense revolvers, and its influence on subsequent rimfire cartridges. Modern uses include small game hunting and target practice, cementing its enduring legacy as the oldest cartridge in the Hall of Fame.

This video from hickok45 delves into the nuances of the .38 Special caliber, explaining why its name is a misnomer regarding actual bullet diameter. It highlights the historical evolution from "heel type" bullets to modern designs and compares it to other calibers like .357 Magnum and 9mm, offering insights into cartridge naming conventions and manufacturing changes.

This entry provides a comprehensive overview of the .30-06 Springfield cartridge, drawing from expert insights by Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA. It covers the cartridge's historical context, design, performance characteristics, and its significant role in both military and sporting applications. The information highlights its enduring legacy and versatility, making it a cornerstone of American ammunition history.

This video inducts the 38-55 Winchester cartridge into the Cartridge Hall of Fame. Originally a Ballard target cartridge from 1884, it was later adopted by Winchester for their Model 1885 single-shot and Model 1894 lever-action rifles. The cartridge is characterized as medium power, historically using black powder, and its name derives from its bullet caliber and powder charge.

This guide details a high-speed Cowboy Action Shooting stage, demonstrating expert transitions between a lever-action rifle, dual single-action revolvers, and a side-by-side shotgun. It highlights efficient manual shotgun reloading techniques from a belt carrier, showcasing advanced proficiency in competitive shooting disciplines. The video emphasizes speed and accuracy across multiple firearm types.

This video provides an expert-level demonstration of the Mosin-Nagant M91/30 PU Sniper rifle. It covers visual inspection, the proper loading procedure for 7.62x54R ammunition, and live fire at an outdoor range, showcasing bolt manipulation and recoil control. The demonstration is presented in a silent, ASMR-style format by an authoritative demonstrator.

This guide details the complex process of reboring a Winchester 1885 Low Wall rifle from .32 Rimfire to .357 Magnum, addressing a pitted bore. Expert gunsmith Larry Potterfield demonstrates disassembly, barrel removal, specialized reboring at Delta Gun Shop, chambering, crowning, action conversion, and final marking/finishing. The process highlights advanced machining techniques and specialized tools required for such a conversion.

This guide details the cycle of operation for the Winchester Model 12 shotgun, as explained by Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA using a cutaway model. It covers loading, safety engagement, firing, extraction, and chambering. The explanation highlights the hammerless pump-action design and internal component interactions, offering valuable insights for gunsmithing and understanding firearm mechanics.