I was looking for a nice bullet (mold) for my Ruger Old Army, but after looking what is around, the one that got my attention was Kaido style bullet:
This bullet has flat point, 2 grease grooves and rebated bottom dia for easier loading.
After checking what bullseye shooters are using, I found that hollow base wadcutter is considered as a top choice by many, talking about 38 Special cartridge. Since hollow base bullet is standard for 455 Webley (I helped in reverse engineering when new mold was made), I started thinking why not to have a bullet for black powder revolver 45 cal with flat point and hollow base. Anyhow, here is that version:
As you could see, bullet is designed to go inside cylinder chamber .225", having .500" protrusion out of cylinder. In that case, cylinder does not need to be removed from the revolver frame in order to press bullet into chamber. At least in Ruger Old Army. Unfortunately, I do not have any other 45 cal. BP revolver to check dimensions.
Regarding .457" nominal dia, as is it might be too large. However, it could be reduced during lubing process.
Please let me know what do you think. I would appreciate any opinion and/or suggestion.
This bullet has flat point, 2 grease grooves and rebated bottom dia for easier loading.
After checking what bullseye shooters are using, I found that hollow base wadcutter is considered as a top choice by many, talking about 38 Special cartridge. Since hollow base bullet is standard for 455 Webley (I helped in reverse engineering when new mold was made), I started thinking why not to have a bullet for black powder revolver 45 cal with flat point and hollow base. Anyhow, here is that version:
As you could see, bullet is designed to go inside cylinder chamber .225", having .500" protrusion out of cylinder. In that case, cylinder does not need to be removed from the revolver frame in order to press bullet into chamber. At least in Ruger Old Army. Unfortunately, I do not have any other 45 cal. BP revolver to check dimensions.
Regarding .457" nominal dia, as is it might be too large. However, it could be reduced during lubing process.
Please let me know what do you think. I would appreciate any opinion and/or suggestion.