Ball puller for 1858 Rem. 44 cal. revolver

catken · August 22, 2010, 09:04 AM

What size would you suggest for the best fit. I see on the internet there are 3 sizes. 36/44,45/50,and45/54. My revolver takes a 454 size ball. I have yet to see one made specifically for a Rem 44 cal. revolver. Ken

denster · August 22, 2010, 09:23 AM

I don't see why anyone would consider using a screw type ball puller on a revolver.
For balls in the cyllinder a short length of brass rod through the nipple hole works fine. For balls in the barrel a length of hardwood dowel or a brass or nylon rod will bump it out easily.
A screw type puller takes quite a bit of effort and in the barrel generally two people to use. The screw going in expands the ball and makes it an even tighter fit and harder to remove.

Doc Hoy · August 22, 2010, 09:47 AM

And....If you make the puller from a steel screw, you risk scoring the chamber wall.

But....Brass does not stand up well to twisting force. Consequently you risk breaking the screw off in the ball. This is probably a rarety and there will likely be several people who report having done it numerous times using a brass screw without a problem. But why chance it?

If you can't clear it through the muzzle, drive it out with a soft rod.

Hawg Haggen · August 22, 2010, 01:16 PM

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I don't see why anyone would consider using a screw type ball puller on a revolver.
For balls in the cyllinder a short length of brass rod through the nipple hole works fine.

I've used screws for pullers a few times over the years. It's quick and easy. Keep the screw centered in the ball and is no danger to chamber walls.

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A screw type puller takes quite a bit of effort and in the barrel generally two people to use. The screw going in expands the ball and makes it an even tighter fit and harder to remove.

No real effort in a chamber. Ball comes out pretty easy. I wouldn't use a puller in a barrel either.

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For balls in the barrel a length of hardwood dowel or a brass or nylon rod will bump it out easily.

Thats true.

zippy13 · August 23, 2010, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by denster

I don't see why anyone would consider using a screw type ball puller on a revolver.

Excactly!
Why complicate a simple process?

August 22, 2010, 09:04 AM	#1
catken Member Join Date: April 26, 2010 Posts: 26	Ball puller for 1858 Rem. 44 cal. revolver What size would you suggest for the best fit. I see on the internet there are 3 sizes. 36/44,45/50,and45/54. My revolver takes a 454 size ball. I have yet to see one made specifically for a Rem 44 cal. revolver. Ken

August 22, 2010, 09:47 AM	#3
Doc Hoy Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 3,343	Den + 1 And....If you make the puller from a steel screw, you risk scoring the chamber wall. But....Brass does not stand up well to twisting force. Consequently you risk breaking the screw off in the ball. This is probably a rarety and there will likely be several people who report having done it numerous times using a brass screw without a problem. But why chance it? If you can't clear it through the muzzle, drive it out with a soft rod. __________________ Doc My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government. Thomas Jefferson

August 22, 2010, 09:23 AM	#2
denster Senior Member Join Date: April 24, 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 453	I don't see why anyone would consider using a screw type ball puller on a revolver. For balls in the cyllinder a short length of brass rod through the nipple hole works fine. For balls in the barrel a length of hardwood dowel or a brass or nylon rod will bump it out easily. A screw type puller takes quite a bit of effort and in the barrel generally two people to use. The screw going in expands the ball and makes it an even tighter fit and harder to remove.