A friend recently loaned me a M1851 Swiss Federal rifle no doubt hoping I would bond with the rifle and buy it from him. I don't believe any of these rifles were used in the Civil War so it would not be legal for N-SSA competition. However, the rifle is in shooting condition and would be fun to shoot if I could fabricate the proper ammo. The problem is, it is .41 caliber and I'm not aware of any commercially available Minie or compression (Wilkinson) moulds in that caliber. I suspect the only alternative is a custom mould but I'm reluctant to spend the money if I decide not to purchase the rifle. The original bullet was an elongated conical with a greased cloth patch tied around its base. However, a Minie or compression style bullet would likely also work. Anyone have any mould suggestions?
Jim Burgess
15th CVI
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