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Hellgate · April 19, 2011, 09:51 PM

I have 4 different 58 cal rifles and the St Louis Hawken will let a 575213-OS minie slide right down without ramming. No good, if you let the muzzle point too far down it could slide right back out or worse yet, get half way an cause a barrel burst. I also have oversize molds in .577 & .580 for that one. If the minie needs a gentle push down the barrel you have a nice fit. Use plenty of BP compatible lube and go have fun.

Which minie are you using? The thinner skirted ones do best with light charges but the heavier skirted ones do best with heavy hunting loads.

April 19, 2011, 09:51 PM	#4
Hellgate Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2010 Location: Orygun Posts: 869	I have 4 different 58 cal rifles and the St Louis Hawken will let a 575213-OS minie slide right down without ramming. No good, if you let the muzzle point too far down it could slide right back out or worse yet, get half way an cause a barrel burst. I also have oversize molds in .577 & .580 for that one. If the minie needs a gentle push down the barrel you have a nice fit. Use plenty of BP compatible lube and go have fun. Which minie are you using? The thinner skirted ones do best with light charges but the heavier skirted ones do best with heavy hunting loads. __________________ With over 15 perCUSSIN' revolvers, I've been called the Imelda Marcos of cap & ball. SASS#3302 (Life), SASS Regulator, NRA (Life), Dirty Gamey Bastards #129 Wolverton Mtn. Peacekeepers (WA), former Orygun Cowboy (Ranger, Posse from Hell)