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    1851 cadet smooth bore bullet size for shooting?

    I have a whitacre 51 cadet barrel. What round ball size bullets are you using??
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    Lee .562 RB mould
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    That's the right size...have used other moulds...but the Lee is the mould I have the best luck with.
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    .562 Lee. Worked well with original bore. Had it relined and still trying to adjust load and sight picture
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    Thanks to youall.....
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