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joyrock · February 5, 2011, 07:19 PM

I'm going to get a Rem 1858 New Army Revolver, from Cabela's, they are on sale. What size mold do I need to get? Or do I need to slug the gun when I get it? I have read a 0.454 ball will work. How well does Pietta? make there barrels? I guess what I'm asking, is what size mold do I need? Plus is there any thing else I need? Primers, I know, but what size? And powder? What works good? And does wheel weight lead make good bullets? Hey, thanks! This will be my first C&B gun. I will like to get a matchlock one day, that will be cool. Thanks again! Matt

February 5, 2011, 07:19 PM	#1
joyrock Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 2008 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 153	Remington 1858 New Army Revolver I'm going to get a Rem 1858 New Army Revolver, from Cabela's, they are on sale. What size mold do I need to get? Or do I need to slug the gun when I get it? I have read a 0.454 ball will work. How well does Pietta? make there barrels? I guess what I'm asking, is what size mold do I need? Plus is there any thing else I need? Primers, I know, but what size? And powder? What works good? And does wheel weight lead make good bullets? Hey, thanks! This will be my first C&B gun. I will like to get a matchlock one day, that will be cool. Thanks again! Matt __________________ Oleg Volk is my hero!