Cumberland (Minie) bullet?

[Kevin Tinny]

Hello:

Searching here for info on the RCBS-Hodgdon semi-wadcutter Minie ball produced a post that called it a "cumberland" bullet.

Please share why this modern Minie variant is also called "cumberland".

Many thanks,
Kevin Tinny
13667
42nd NY

[Kevin Tinny]

Heard from Phil Spaugy:

I mistakenly referred to "cumberland" as the nick-name for the RCBS minie.

Phil just shared that he simply called the RCBS minie the "Monticello" bullet because of its resemblance to Thomas Jefferson's home.

Thanks, Phil.

Kevin Tinny
42nd NY

[Phil Spaugy, 3475V]

You are welcome. And welcome aboard!! You will have fun and Lou really is a pretty ok fellow........;);)