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darkgael · November 30, 2011, 07:52 AM

I have seen load data for .44s C&B guns that spec bullets from .451" to .454". I suspect, though, that this may be more trouble than it is worth. Round balls tend to be more accurate in my guns.
You'd need to cast them in pure lead or 1-20, 1-30. WW alloy will make for harder loading, I imagine.
Pete

November 30, 2011, 07:52 AM	#7
darkgael Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2006 Location: Homes in Brooklyn, NY and in Pennsylvania. Posts: 5,473	Size I have seen load data for .44s C&B guns that spec bullets from .451" to .454". I suspect, though, that this may be more trouble than it is worth. Round balls tend to be more accurate in my guns. You'd need to cast them in pure lead or 1-20, 1-30. WW alloy will make for harder loading, I imagine. Pete __________________ “Auto racing, bull fighting, and mountain climbing are the only real sports ... all others are games.” Ernest Hemingway ... NRA Life Member Last edited by darkgael; November 30, 2011 at 07:58 AM.