Seems a 454 ball is commonly suggest to run in a 44 caliber revolver for the lead ring seal. would a 45 conical fit? Also would a 45 conical be big enough to run in a 50 cal rifle without issues of gas venting around the bullet? Thanks
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need to use a sabot for the 45 bullet in a ML,the round ball is lead so when you press it in it shaves the lead and seals the ball in the cylinder
Have to load round balls in the old revolvers.Never tried conicals in them.
Got a melting pot coming and 454 ball mold. Not sure when I picked up the 450 conical mold. Guess I'll have to cast a few once I get settled. Plan on shooting BP more often. Any tips on scoring some cheap or free soft lead other than the shooting range?
IF -- the conical is hollow base and short enough to fit betweem frame and cylinder, it should work ---
I use these in my 1858 Remington New Model Belt Pistol.
https://www.dixiegunworks.com/index...rate,potassium nitrate solution and contains .
Takes out the guesswork, they are accurate, and safe to shoot out of a 150+ year old revolver.
I know these are .36 cal but they have them in .44 as well.
https://www.dixiegunworks.com/index...rate,potassium nitrate solution and contains .
Takes out the guesswork, they are accurate, and safe to shoot out of a 150+ year old revolver.
I know these are .36 cal but they have them in .44 as well.
Was thinking about rolling my own. Watched multiple YT videos and looks relatively easy.
Another question is do I have to use a wad or can I just run powder and ball? Wad seems to be mostly to prevent chain fires. If I've got a good seal with a cut ring I can up the powder charge a bit.
