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rodwhaincamo · June 2, 2011, 09:31 PM

Can anyone tell me if pure lead or an alloy was used for lead round ball, the mini ball, as well the old west cowboy loads?
What caliber(s) and weight were the mini balls, and what kind of velocity could they achieve?

June 2, 2011, 09:31 PM	#1
rodwhaincamo Senior Member Join Date: July 7, 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,246	Hardness of Lead Round Ball, Mini Ball, and Old West Cartridges Can anyone tell me if pure lead or an alloy was used for lead round ball, the mini ball, as well the old west cowboy loads? What caliber(s) and weight were the mini balls, and what kind of velocity could they achieve?