DomainMasters
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Hi Everybody,
I have a question about Bullet Sizes for the 1858 Remington New Model Army .44 Caliber Revolver. I am casting my own bullets and round balls for my 1858 Remington New Model Army .44 Caliber Stainless Steel Target Revolver. The diameter of the round ball from the Lee double cavity mold is .451" and is 138 grn. The diameter of the conical bullet from the Lee double cavity mold is .450" and the bullet itself is a 1R Round Point that weighs 200 grn.
I want to get a 6 cavity mold for the conical bullet but the only one I can find is a Lee .452" and 228 grn. and is a 1R round point. Produces a .452 diameter 228 grain round nose bullet suitable for cartridges like 45 ACP, 45 Colt etc. but is it suitable for .44 caliber black powder revolver? It looks exactly like the black powder bullet according to the image with the ad for the 6 cavity mold.
Anyway, if anyone has any information or opinions about this I would appreciate any input.
Thanks for your help.
Rich Williams
Astor, Florida
I have a question about Bullet Sizes for the 1858 Remington New Model Army .44 Caliber Revolver. I am casting my own bullets and round balls for my 1858 Remington New Model Army .44 Caliber Stainless Steel Target Revolver. The diameter of the round ball from the Lee double cavity mold is .451" and is 138 grn. The diameter of the conical bullet from the Lee double cavity mold is .450" and the bullet itself is a 1R Round Point that weighs 200 grn.
I want to get a 6 cavity mold for the conical bullet but the only one I can find is a Lee .452" and 228 grn. and is a 1R round point. Produces a .452 diameter 228 grain round nose bullet suitable for cartridges like 45 ACP, 45 Colt etc. but is it suitable for .44 caliber black powder revolver? It looks exactly like the black powder bullet according to the image with the ad for the 6 cavity mold.
Anyway, if anyone has any information or opinions about this I would appreciate any input.
Thanks for your help.
Rich Williams
Astor, Florida