[Jack Rabbit]

Anyone know what size the balls are with this kit? It doesn't say:banghead:

[Sagetown]

Can't say for sure Jack Rabbit, but I'd guess it'd be the .451"diameter ball.

[fineredmist]

You can use .451, .454 or .457 in a 44 cal revolver. The ones in the kit are most likely .451 as they are the easiest to load.

[madcratebuilder]

If at all possible, avoid the starter kit, it's way over priced. If it's a Pietta 1858 it should be .451.
Are you getting the Cabela's 1858 that's on sale?

[Jack Rabbit]

I got the one on sale but I think everything but the gun is crap. So I should have spent extra and got a decent flask and measure.

[madcratebuilder]

I got the one on sale but I think everything but the gun is crap. So I should have spent extra and got a decent flask and measure.

If you shop evil-bay you can find some bargain prices on BP accessories. They have a BP section.

[messerist]

If the kit is from Cabelas they are .451 balls.

[Sagetown]

If the kit is from Cabelas they are .451 balls.

I believe that's the one alright. Seems like the starter kits come with the smallest acceptable size ball for each caliber. As I saw one advertized for the .31 caliber that stated the ball was 32 caliber (.315" diameter), even though shooters recommend the hard to find .321", or a .323".. :)

[Jack Rabbit]

I shot it Yesterday using 454's they work good, nice little ring of lead trimed of. The 451', with kit only left little bits of lead here and there. Only a few ball so I'll just chuck them