A question about projectiles.

Pond, James Pond · November 7, 2020, 02:22 PM

When dealing with the likes of the Remington NA .44, is there any reason not to use lead bullets designed to fit a .45 cartridge?

For example, if I bought a lead 200gr SWC or TC bullet, is there any reason they wouldn't fly true?

Hawg · November 7, 2020, 05:54 PM

The problem would be getting them to load straight and you would have to load them off the gun.

arcticap · November 8, 2020, 02:05 PM

Whyte Leather Works even has a 175 grain .45 Slim Big Lube bullet.

http://www.whyteleatherworks.com/BigLube.html

The Uberti Remington has a slightly larger loading window in the frame.
But the Pietta window can be enlarged.

Ideally the bullets should be pure lead.
And bullets can also be sized.

**Aguila Blanca** · November 8, 2020, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Pond, James Pond

When dealing with the likes of the Remington NA .44, is there any reason not to use lead bullets designed to fit a .45 cartridge?

For example, if I bought a lead 200gr SWC or TC bullet, is there any reason they wouldn't fly true?

Most bullets made (or cast for revolvers have a lube grovve (or two or three) and a crimp groove. Projectiles intended for use with semi-automatics typically don't have a crimp groove, because the semis take a taper crimp rather than a roo crimp.

Hellgate · November 8, 2020, 04:57 PM

The bullets for cartridge guns are not rebated unless you cast up a gas checked bullet and loaded it into the NMA without the gas check. You need a consistent way to seat the bullet centered into the chamber. The best bullets are the LEE 44 cal conical or a couple of the BigLube bullets (see biglube.com). All suitable ones have rebated driving bands that let the bullet fall into the chamber just past the first or second driving band for straight in ramming.

**Aguila Blanca** · November 8, 2020, 05:06 PM

Oops! I just realized that Mr. Pond has a cap-and-ball. Somehow, I saw "Remington NA .44" and my brain thought "Ruger" -- so I was thinking of a Blackhawk and .44 Special. So kindly ignore my comment about crimp grooves.

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arcticap Senior Member Join Date: March 15, 2005 Location: Central Connecticut Posts: 3,166	Whyte Leather Works even has a 175 grain .45 Slim Big Lube bullet. http://www.whyteleatherworks.com/BigLube.html The Uberti Remington has a slightly larger loading window in the frame. But the Pietta window can be enlarged. Ideally the bullets should be pure lead. And bullets can also be sized. Last edited by arcticap; November 8, 2020 at 02:13 PM.

November 8, 2020, 04:57 PM	#5
Hellgate Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2010 Location: Orygun Posts: 869	The bullets for cartridge guns are not rebated unless you cast up a gas checked bullet and loaded it into the NMA without the gas check. You need a consistent way to seat the bullet centered into the chamber. The best bullets are the LEE 44 cal conical or a couple of the BigLube bullets (see biglube.com). All suitable ones have rebated driving bands that let the bullet fall into the chamber just past the first or second driving band for straight in ramming. __________________ With over 15 perCUSSIN' revolvers, I've been called the Imelda Marcos of cap & ball. SASS#3302 (Life), SASS Regulator, NRA (Life), Dirty Gamey Bastards #129 Wolverton Mtn. Peacekeepers (WA), former Orygun Cowboy (Ranger, Posse from Hell)

November 8, 2020, 05:06 PM	#6
Aguila Blanca Staff Join Date: September 25, 2008 Location: CONUS Posts: 18,460	Oops! I just realized that Mr. Pond has a cap-and-ball. Somehow, I saw "Remington NA .44" and my brain thought "Ruger" -- so I was thinking of a Blackhawk and .44 Special. So kindly ignore my comment about crimp grooves. __________________ NRA Life Member / Certified Instructor NRA Chief RSO / CMP RSO 1911 Certified Armorer Jeepaholic

November 7, 2020, 05:54 PM	#2
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,188	The problem would be getting them to load straight and you would have to load them off the gun.