I finally am getting a Ruger Old Army
I've already ordered some 210gr Big Lube bullets and will also be getting a bunch of .457 round balls.
I'm wondering how much powder folks are able to fit with the Big Lubes and the round balls. I'll be using 777 so don't want much compression.
I also am wondering about some details of loading blackpowder revolvers in general. If I have too much powder in the cylinder and can't get the ball/bullet to seat all the way, what's the best way to get it out of the cylinder? Also, if using smaller amounts of powder, is it ok to have the ball/bullet be seated below the face of the cylinder, or should I plan on using some filler or thicker wads? It seems like it would be good to have the ball/bullet not allow the cylinder to turn if it's slipped forward and created an air gap inside the cylinder. But as I'm figuring things out it won't always be possible to know how much filler or thickness of wad to use. I know I'm probably over-analyzing this, but I might as well try to get it perfect
Do I really need wads if I'm shaving a ring of lead? I've read that the Big Lubes shouldn't need a wad. What about the round balls?
I've already ordered some 210gr Big Lube bullets and will also be getting a bunch of .457 round balls.
I'm wondering how much powder folks are able to fit with the Big Lubes and the round balls. I'll be using 777 so don't want much compression.
I also am wondering about some details of loading blackpowder revolvers in general. If I have too much powder in the cylinder and can't get the ball/bullet to seat all the way, what's the best way to get it out of the cylinder? Also, if using smaller amounts of powder, is it ok to have the ball/bullet be seated below the face of the cylinder, or should I plan on using some filler or thicker wads? It seems like it would be good to have the ball/bullet not allow the cylinder to turn if it's slipped forward and created an air gap inside the cylinder. But as I'm figuring things out it won't always be possible to know how much filler or thickness of wad to use. I know I'm probably over-analyzing this, but I might as well try to get it perfect
Do I really need wads if I'm shaving a ring of lead? I've read that the Big Lubes shouldn't need a wad. What about the round balls?