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Put · May 20, 2009, 06:26 PM

I finally got to shoot the Old Army for the first time this weekend. What a hoot! I am hooked. I was very surprised at the accuracy. I shot lead balls I cast from a Lee mold that throws a .457 ball. The OA shot a little less than 1” at 15 yards using 28 grains of the Holy Black.

I got a few questions.

I only have a few pounds of soft lead and a lot of wheel weight. Can I cast balls out of wheel weights and use them or are they too hard?

I have a Lyman 452664 that I use for my 45 Colt Vaquero. Can I use it in the OA?

If I use a Wonder Wad can I lube the bullet with my regular stuff or do I need to use SPG?

What is a good bullet or conical to use with this gun
Thanks

May 20, 2009, 06:26 PM	#1
Put Junior Member Join Date: April 27, 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1	Old Army Help I finally got to shoot the Old Army for the first time this weekend. What a hoot! I am hooked. I was very surprised at the accuracy. I shot lead balls I cast from a Lee mold that throws a .457 ball. The OA shot a little less than 1” at 15 yards using 28 grains of the Holy Black. I got a few questions. I only have a few pounds of soft lead and a lot of wheel weight. Can I cast balls out of wheel weights and use them or are they too hard? I have a Lyman 452664 that I use for my 45 Colt Vaquero. Can I use it in the OA? If I use a Wonder Wad can I lube the bullet with my regular stuff or do I need to use SPG? What is a good bullet or conical to use with this gun Thanks