Trick is in the loads
I have a conversion cylinder that fits my Tom Ball Remington. I found when I tried shooting 45 Colts loaded with traditional bullets, the point of impact was much higher than with round balls fired from the original cylinder. This was caused by the weight difference of the projectiles. Since I did not want to change the sights to accomodate 45 Colts, I started loading metallic cartridges with the same black powder charge and round balls. In this way, I found the accuracy and ease of loading to be everything I needed to be able to practice.
The only drawback for me was the indoor range I use in the winter doesn’t allow black powder. I’m now working up a load with a small charge of smokeless powder (W231) and a .454 round ball lubed with liquid alox. Initial tests showed promise, but be careful using too small a charge in such a large case. I had some squib loads that wouldn’t clear the barrel.
Bob Anderson
Ordnance Sergeant
Company C, 1st Michigan Volunteer Infantry
Small Arms Committee
"I won't be wronged. I won't be insulted. I won't be laid a hand on.
I don't do these things to other people, and I require the same from them."
- John Wayne in "The Shootist", 1976
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