Converted a ruger old army to cartridge

[Willie Sutton]

About $20 a box.

Reloading these is the key, and it's an easy and forgiving cartridge to load for at the levels needed for a conversion cylinder.

.45 ACP would likely be the economical choice for a conversion cylinder. Hardly authentic, but easy to find cheap ammo for. R&D makes them for the 1858, can't be too much of a stretch to hope for one for the Ruger.


Willie


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[North East Redneck]

Willie-

Thanks.
I will look into the 45ACP and also maybe a cheap reloading setup. Either way sounds like fun.

 

[32HR MAG]

Cowboy 45 Special

You might want to check out Adirondack Jack's Trading Post and the .45 Cowboy Special .

cowboy45special.com

 

[North East Redneck]

I just spoke to a gentleman @ Jacks Trading Post. Nice guy, informative and friendly. He recommends the Kirst conversion. I will have to put a little cash aside, get the conversion cylinder(s) and reloading equipment. This sounds like a good way to go.
The .45ACP also sounds good. Think I may try both, 45ACP in the ROA, if one is available, haven't looked for that yet, and the Cowboy special in the 1858.
Am I on the right track? Both sound like they would be an enjoyable shooting experience.

 

[North East Redneck]

Found an older thread on this. Thanks guys. I think I can come to some conclusions without bothering you further on this subject.
Thanks again. Good people here.