What is 38-40 ammo?

.38-40 Winchester Ammunition

The .38-40 Winchester, also known as the .38 WCF (Winchester Center Fire), is a centerfire rifle and handgun cartridge introduced in 1874. It was originally designed for use in the Winchester Model 1873 rifle, chambered in a variety of firearms throughout its production run.

• History and Development: Introduced to compliment the smaller .44-40, the .38-40 aimed to offer flatter trajectory at longer ranges, although its actual downrange performance proved to be only marginally better. More on the history and development can be found here: https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/History%20and%20Development

• Cartridge Design: The .38-40 is a bottlenecked cartridge, meaning the case tapers down to a smaller diameter at the neck where the bullet is seated. It typically uses a .401-inch diameter bullet. Details of the cartridge design can be found here: https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Cartridge%20Design

• Performance: The .38-40's performance is moderate, especially compared to more modern cartridges. Original loadings propelled a 180-grain lead bullet at velocities of around 1,160 fps from rifles. Handgun velocities are significantly lower. For more details on Performance, visit this link: https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Performance

• Uses: The .38-40 was originally popular for hunting small to medium game and for self-defense. It was also used extensively by law enforcement in the late 19th century. Today, it's primarily used by cowboy action shooters and those who own older firearms chambered for it. You can find more details about its uses here: https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Uses

• Firearms Chambered: Besides the Winchester Model 1873, the .38-40 was chambered in various other rifles and handguns, including those made by Colt, Remington, and Marlin. You can see a list of firearms chambered for .38-40 here: https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Firearms%20Chambered

• Availability: While not as common as more modern cartridges, .38-40 ammunition is still manufactured by several companies, although it may require searching online retailers or specialty gun stores. More information about availability can be found here: https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Availability