revolver ?

.44 BP = .38 Special

.36 BP = .32 Long or .32 ACP

.31 BP = .25 ACP

At least that was the way I was taught it way back when. Now those are just the muzzleloader stats. Cartridge BP is another thing altogether as you had the .45 Colt in BP that was a stout cartridge back in the day.

The Doc is out now. :cool:
 
Faith

Oh i don't underestimate the stick & string method. used to shoot 3d matches a lot, never had the chance to stick a deer or other live animal.

I just don't think i would personally use it to pursue an animal that might want to take slabs off of my backside if i stick it wrong, or before it it sub comes to loss of blood.

I passed up a shot on a feral hog with a .36 cal 1851 loaded with 20g FFF & round ball.

She was BIG i mean REAL BIG, and i was hunting on the ground.

A friend has a "pet" pig that is 380 Lbs. (weight from its last visit to the vet)
and this one was bigger than his pet named "Bacon"
was also leaner & more muscled.

i was just afraid if i hit her wrong, and didn't get a drop shot, what would she do to me?

i was on the ground sitting against a tree, and she was less than 15 yds from me. And had been sitting for a while, so was in no condition to run.

I would suggest you go with a .44 remington steel frame & load it hot and conicals, (more weight and more energy) or a Dragoon , or Walker. they hold more powder than the remingtons, and cost more.

Just to give yourself every chance to knock his lights out before he has a chance to chew on you.

Ian
 
Simon is right, I only read to his post, but the BP .44's and .36's have the kick of a 38 revolver, but can pack more punch.

They are REALLY fun to shoot!
 
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