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jtaylor · January 25, 2008, 11:55 PM

#10 Rem caps are the best fit on Uberti's. The caps are longer and seat tight on the nipples.
.457 soft lead balls for Walker
.320 to .323 for 1849 Pocket. I use buckshot for the cheapness and convenience, but it's not a real tight fit and not as accurate as .323 balls.

January 25, 2008, 11:55 PM	#3
jtaylor Senior Member Join Date: October 7, 2007 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 215	#10 Rem caps are the best fit on Uberti's. The caps are longer and seat tight on the nipples. .457 soft lead balls for Walker .320 to .323 for 1849 Pocket. I use buckshot for the cheapness and convenience, but it's not a real tight fit and not as accurate as .323 balls.