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Newton24b · December 1, 2011, 11:58 PM

sadly the only historically interchangable cartridge is the 45 schofield.

there were about 30 cartridges in the 1800s using a 45 caliber bullet. all had the same range of powder charge as the 45 sw and 45 colt, rim diameter, rim thickness, and case length is all different.

not really worth moon clipping a saa or enlarging the rim hole on it so you can use more expensive ammo in it. simply handloading a 45 sw or 45 case will give you every other one of those 30 different cartridges.

December 1, 2011, 11:58 PM	#4
Newton24b Junior member Join Date: February 10, 2009 Posts: 974	sadly the only historically interchangable cartridge is the 45 schofield. there were about 30 cartridges in the 1800s using a 45 caliber bullet. all had the same range of powder charge as the 45 sw and 45 colt, rim diameter, rim thickness, and case length is all different. not really worth moon clipping a saa or enlarging the rim hole on it so you can use more expensive ammo in it. simply handloading a 45 sw or 45 case will give you every other one of those 30 different cartridges.