.400 is the proper diameter of bullets for all arms using the .38-4o cartridges— lArinchestcr, Marlin, ancl Colt's rifles and revolvers.
, 40043. This is the regular standard .38-4o bullet. It is also a fine bullet for .4o Cal. short range, as the moulds cast it .003 large. See 4o395 for a light sharp point.
40090. Express bullet. Those \vho bave .38-4o rifles can increase their killing power so per cent. by using express bullets. The shape is standard, so they may be loaded with the regular reloading tools.
40091. Round ball. Is used with light charge for short range or small game. Too much powder will cause them to jump the rifling. Proper charge will do ' good light shooting.
.403 is the standard size of bullets for nearly all .40 caliber rifles-Sharp's, Bal lard's, Remington's, Winchester's, Marlin's, Colt's, Stevens', and others. The following cartridges have bullets all of the same shaped points: .40-60-21o, .40-65-260, .40-82-260, .40-110-260. The shells for these cartridges are different, by Marlin and others. These bullets may be interchanged, and, though of different weights, will all seat properly in the regular reloading tools for these cartridges. The .40-6o Marlin and Colt's bullet or shell is not of the same shape as the .4o-6o Winchester. They require different tools. The .40 Bullard size is 403147. This is an illustration of a bullet from the Cylindrical adjustable mould. The bullet is cast smooth for paper patching. Mould will cast bullets of varying lengths, with flat, round, or Leopold point.
403149. This is the original .40-330 grooved bullet, used in the .40-70 and Sharp's. Remington, and Ballard, straight and bottle necked shells.
403168. This is the standard factory bullet, .40-60 Winchester. It weighs 210 grains, while the .40-60 Marlin weighs 260 grains. Loading tool correct for one is not right for the other.
403169. This is the standard Winchester bullet for the following cartridges: .40-65-260, .40-70-330, .40-82-260, .40-110=260, all Winchesters, though used but the bullets are the same.
403170. This is the .40-60 Marlin, 260 grains, factory bullet. It is frequently
confused with the .40-260 Winchester. There is difference in the shape of point. This bullet will not seat properly in tool that is correct for the .40-260 Winchester.
403171. This is the only .40-370 grooved bullet made. All other .40 caliber, weighing 370 grains, are for patching with paper.
This is the old .40-285 Sharp's, Ballard, and Remington; an old-time popular bullet.
This is a special .40-305, used extensively for Sharp's, Ballard, and Remington rifles.
This series of bullets was designed especially for the .40-70 and Sharp's Straight, Ballard, and Remington. Sportsmen having these rifles report trim fine. They are much less trouble than patched bullets.
40395. These are good light weight, grooved, short range, .40 caliber bullets. They require special chamber to seat them. Another good .40 caliber short range bullet is X. 40043.
40396. This is a series of bullets liked by many. The point is shorter than standard. There are some good light and heavy weights.
Round ball. This is for extra short range or small game. Shoots well with proper charge. Too much powder will cause them to jump the rifling.
406150. This is the regular factory bullet for the .40-72-330 Winchester. The diameter is .003 larger than all other .40 caliber Winchesters. It is the onlY .40 caliber bullet having a round point, which is preferred by many. The other .,,,o caliber bullets that are large to be sized will fit nicely.
413174. Is the Bullard .40-70 or .4015, and has a very good reputation. 413175. Is the Bullard .4o-9o-3o°, and, like the preceding, gives general good satisfaction.
415179. This is a special bullet used by some in the Bullard rifles with good results. It is not much used.
.419 is the proper diameter of bullets for the .44 S. & W. American Model pistol, .44 Evans rifle, .44 long Frank Wesson and Ballard rifles, and the .44 Merwin & Hulbert old model pistol.
419180. This is the .44.S. & W. American pistol bullet. (See Smith & Wesson Revolver.) 41918i. This is the bullet for the .44 Evans New Model rifle, and is a very ;good one.