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Hawg · February 2, 2008, 12:21 AM

You might get by using .45 bullets(.452) in a .44 C&B but they're not ideal. The lube grooves are too small, the lead is too hard, they're flat based so loading them straight will be difficult. Conicals made for C&B have tapered bases, wide lube grooves and are pure lead. Hollow based conicals are the most acurate.

February 2, 2008, 12:21 AM	#2
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,188	You might get by using .45 bullets(.452) in a .44 C&B but they're not ideal. The lube grooves are too small, the lead is too hard, they're flat based so loading them straight will be difficult. Conicals made for C&B have tapered bases, wide lube grooves and are pure lead. Hollow based conicals are the most acurate.