okiefarmer
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Long time lurker/surfer, first time poster. Traditionally been a centerfire shooter/reloader for many years. Built all the AK/FAL/etc kits I care to, and now seem to have fallen for the BP curse. Just more toys to collect cause I can't get rid of what I have. Picked up a Jukar CVA Kentucky pistol in 45 caliber. Of the many bullet molds I have, none are 45 round ball. I do have a Ruger Old Army in 45 and cast for it also. The projo does seem to fit the bore of the CVA all right. but I am also aware of the importance of the bullet/barrel fit in a BP. The Ruger Old Army bullet having a stepped land OD, the bottom land near a .452 and the next two bands being .456 This seems to be a tight fit, and I have to tap it in with something quite solid before pushing in with ramrod. Should I size to .452 and use a patch or size to perhaps .454 w/o patch. I am also aware that a true BP shooter should be using pure lead, although I cast for the Ruger using WW with farily good accuracy. To sum up, can I use this Ruger mouldrf bullet with some success or should I look into a projo specifically for the front stuffer 45?
Thanks,
Okie out
Thanks,
Okie out