DatBear
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Watched westens all my life, never really paid attention to what they used, what do actual shooters consider the best/ historically official cartridge?
This. It was the first cartridge so a person could have a rifle and pistol of the same caliber. If you reload, it is a versatile cartridge and can be very accurate. If you don't, buy a lever gun and revolver in .357 Magnum and you will be able to find ammo anywhere..44-40
44WCF (44-40) and/or 38-55 Winchester BallardWatched westens all my life, never really paid attention to what they used, what do actual shooters consider the best/ historically official cartridge?
45 colt for cowboy movie historical accuracy.