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12 Hours Ago

rcbloom2 replied to a thread Burnside Custom Mold Bullet Diameter Question in Shooting Techs, Tips, & Tricks

I will slug the bore before I order any custom mold. Thanks.

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Carolina Reb replied to a thread Burnside Custom Mold Bullet Diameter Question in Shooting Techs, Tips, & Tricks

They vary. 0.562" is on the big side. 0.560" works in most, especially if you cast with musket (soft) lead. The one I shoot now would be fine at...

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15 Hours Ago

rcbloom2 replied to a thread WTS DGW Burnside Bullet Mold in Wanted/For Sale Items

The bullet they sell is supposedly .588. What diameter did your DGW mold cast to?

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15 Hours Ago

rcbloom2 started a thread Burnside Custom Mold Bullet Diameter Question in Shooting Techs, Tips, & Tricks

Thinking of having Accurate Molds make me a mold. What diameter should I ask for? I have been told Burnside bore diameter is .562. Am I correct? I am...

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Steve Weems replied to a thread Sharps slant breech accruracy test article in Small Arms

Tonight I read his excellent article where he shoots the Model 1853 Sharps and enjoyed it as much as the first. I will be looking forward to the next...

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mgmradio replied to a thread Sharps slant breech accruracy test article in Small Arms

I have been helping Bill with his series of articles. We shoot together at least twice a month. The fall issue of BPC has an accuracy test of the 59...

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rcbloom2 replied to a thread Burnside Conical Diameter Question. in Shooting Techs, Tips, & Tricks

Good idea. Thank you.

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Allan C. replied to a thread WTB Model 1841/Mississippi project rifle in Wanted/For Sale Items

Second PM sent

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John Holland replied to a thread Burnside Conical Diameter Question. in Shooting Techs, Tips, & Tricks

If you are willing to have a custom mould made, have it made with a rebated base with a diameter that will fit your case mouth.

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Steve Weems started a thread Sharps slant breech accruracy test article in Small Arms

Being interested in how well the Sharps slant breech carbines worked I took advantage of an opportunity to purchase a couple Black Powder Cartridge...

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rcbloom2 replied to a thread Burnside .562 Round Ball fit to Brass Case in Shooting Techs, Tips, & Tricks

.562 round balls?

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rcbloom2 replied to a thread Burnside .562 Round Ball fit to Brass Case in Shooting Techs, Tips, & Tricks

No lead shaving when you wedge?

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ColFission replied to a thread WTB: Repro Mississippi in Wanted/For Sale Items

Still looking?

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efritz replied to a thread Burnside .562 Round Ball fit to Brass Case in Shooting Techs, Tips, & Tricks

Nothing wrong with trying round balls. I used them with success in a converted 44-40 Wesson. Although it could shoot well out to 100 yds. Except on a...

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rcbloom2 replied to a thread Burnside Conical Diameter Question. in Shooting Techs, Tips, & Tricks

My problem is going to have to fit .562 conicals and round balls in brass cases that are .556 in diameter without shaving. I wonder if the nylon...

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2 Days Ago

Hal replied to a thread Burnside Conical Diameter Question. in Shooting Techs, Tips, & Tricks

I'll have to say .550 seems quite small to me. Mine are more like .556 or maybe a little bigger. Been a while since I measured them but I bought a...

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2 Days Ago

rcbloom2 replied to a thread Burnside Conical Diameter Question. in Shooting Techs, Tips, & Tricks

Accurate Molds will make me a .562 mold. Now is there an issue with seating them in the cases since mine seem to measure at .550?

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Moses Milner replied to a thread WTB Berdan's green coat and kepi. in Wanted/For Sale Items

Check with Blockade Runner. Don't know about the coat, but they have the green "bummer" caps for about $25. HTH--MM

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ms3635v replied to a thread Burnside Conical Diameter Question. in Shooting Techs, Tips, & Tricks

The original Burnside is .562" in diameter. The Rapine bullet is not the correct diameter and is shorter than an original. The Rapine bullet also...

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2 Days Ago

Hal replied to a thread Burnside .562 Round Ball fit to Brass Case in Shooting Techs, Tips, & Tricks

They will not fit down inside my cases. They will however fit well enough to wedge in and not fall out under normal handling.

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Paflyfisher started a thread WTB Berdan's green coat and kepi. in Wanted/For Sale Items

Looking for a Berdan's green coat and kepi. Size doesn't matter as this is for a display. Thanks, Dana Clark 12th Pa. Res.

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3 Days Ago

rcbloom2 replied to a thread WTB: Burnside and Gallagher Brass in Wanted/For Sale Items

thanks for the tip.

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CAGerringer replied to a thread WTB: Burnside and Gallagher Brass in Wanted/For Sale Items

RC, You should try the plastic cases first. Especially if you're considering used brass ones. Charlie Gerringer Old Dominion Dragoons

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Carolina Reb replied to a thread My First Burnside - Percussion Cap/Powder Selection in Shooting Techs, Tips, & Tricks

My Accurate 56-390A drops at 0.560". With the brass cases I have to neck expand some cases to get them to seat. If you go with 0.562" you may have to...

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3 Days Ago

rcbloom2 replied to a thread WTB: Burnside and Gallagher Brass in Wanted/For Sale Items

Thank you. Just wondering if any used ones out there.

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rcbloom2 started a thread Burnside .562 Round Ball fit to Brass Case in Shooting Techs, Tips, & Tricks

A .562 round ball will seat in a brass Burnside case without shaving off lead? I ask because people talked about using .562 round balls in their...

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Eggman replied to a thread WTB: Burnside and Gallagher Brass in Wanted/For Sale Items

S & S Firearms has both probably best price yer gonna get.

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rcbloom2 started a thread Burnside Conical Diameter Question. in Shooting Techs, Tips, & Tricks

What should conical bullets be sized to? Also, to fit in the cases, don't the bullets have to be a certain diameter in order not to shave them in...

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rcbloom2 started a thread WTB: Burnside and Gallagher Brass in Wanted/For Sale Items

If anyone has some for sale, let me know. Thanks, Ron.

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rcbloom2 replied to a thread My First Burnside - Percussion Cap/Powder Selection in Shooting Techs, Tips, & Tricks

Says bullet should be .562. Do you have issues seating these bullets in the nylon and brass cases? Too large?

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