Which caliber roundball for the Uberti 1849 Pocket model?

[Texas Moon]

Have an Uberti 1849 Pocket model Colt on the way.

What size RB do I need? .311? .315? .310? .319?

 

[desidog]

.323's

 

[Fingers McGee]

Which ever size will cut a ring when seating the ball. IME, .321 or .323 will work best. Colt recommended a .323 for their 2nd Gen Baby Dragoons.

 

[Smokin'Joe]

I use 00 buckshot. .330" Cheaper than pistol balls. I do, however, load off the gun with a homemade press.

 

[whughett]

.323's

Well that explains the absolute abysmal accuracy I am getting with both ball and conversion 32S&W conversion.

 

[swathdiver]

Historically, .315 and smaller are for .32 caliber rifles and some cartridge firing pistols. Pietta and Palmetto revolvers can get by with .319s but Uberti's, like the originals, use at least a .323.

As always, best way to know for sure is to mike your chambers and slug your bore.

 

[Texas Moon]

Thanks for the info.

Buckshot is hardened alloy no?

Where can I find a .323 mould?

 

[Smokin'Joe]

I have used both Hornady and hand-cast buckshot in my .31 cal opentops. These consist of steel frame and brass frame guns. I have not experienced any problems with either type ammo.