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July 3, 2009, 10:12 PM | #1 |
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cartridge conversion cylinders and you
are these cylinders and reproduction cartridge guns being given the original chambers and bore dimensions as intended for the calibers in the 1800s? In other words, does the new made 44 colt or 38 colt cartridge gun come designed for the original heeled bullet?
-Does anyone use the original heeled bullet in 44 colt and 38 colt? I ask because the molds are available, ive seen the correct bullets online now and then, so are they used? -Does everyone here enjoy paying 60 dollars for 50 rounds of what is basically 44 spcl and 38 spcl with a hollow base bullet and an antigue head stamp? -whats the normal amount of time and effort to install a new cylinder, wether bp or cartridge in your gun? |
July 3, 2009, 11:12 PM | #2 |
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Far as I know, the current factory .38 and .44Colt loads use standard inside lubed .358" and .430" cast bullets suitable for the .38 and .44Specials. The guns they're intended for, cartridge conversions, utilize standard .357" and .429" barrels. All the drop-in conversion cylinders for .44 percussion pistols chamber .45Colt so they already have the proper bore dimensions. Percussion .36 owners are stuck loading their own with heeled bullets. Unless I'm completely mistaken.
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