SWC Bonfire
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I know that there are functional bullet molds for the Picket bullets out there somewhere, but are there any heavier rounds suitable for use in a Colt Walker (Uberti)? I enjoy shooting mine but would like the option to keep it loaded with something other than 140 gr roundball.
Are there any conventional bullets you can use? I suppose you could cast a 250gr flatnose or SWC in pure lead, but I don't know about the shrinkage of pure lead vs. an alloy and I would prefer to buy rather than cast my own for now. I assume that since you can shoot cowboy ammunition with a conversion cylinder, that a mild lead alloy bullet in .452-.453 would work with a felt wad to seal against cross-fire. Anyone use a similar setup before?
Is there going to be a problem with internal pressures within the cylinder or damage to the forcing cone/frame as the bullet weight increases?
Maybe I should just buck & ball it instead and call it good, but I would enjoy hearing your experiences.
Are there any conventional bullets you can use? I suppose you could cast a 250gr flatnose or SWC in pure lead, but I don't know about the shrinkage of pure lead vs. an alloy and I would prefer to buy rather than cast my own for now. I assume that since you can shoot cowboy ammunition with a conversion cylinder, that a mild lead alloy bullet in .452-.453 would work with a felt wad to seal against cross-fire. Anyone use a similar setup before?
Is there going to be a problem with internal pressures within the cylinder or damage to the forcing cone/frame as the bullet weight increases?
Maybe I should just buck & ball it instead and call it good, but I would enjoy hearing your experiences.