Maxi ball bullet

[Teacher Jim]

Hi all,
A long time ago (when the Earth was still cooling), I used to have a T/C Seneca rifle in .45 cal. I cast and shot the 240 maxi-ball bullet.
My question is: could I safely (emphasis on safely) shoot this round in a cap and ball pistol of the same .45 cal.?
I loved the accuracy of that round in that rifle. Thank you and stay safe.

 

[mooman76]

Yes, you will be fine. You'll get plenty of kick.

 

[Teacher Jim]

Thanks for the advice. Wasn't sure if there would be enough space in the chamber for powder with the longer bullet versus round ball.

 

[mooman76]

Are you talking about a revolver? Might have trouble getting it in then because of loading space. Lee makes a conical mould for revolvers, if so. You won't have much room for powder either but you will have enough for light loads.

 

[ppg1949]

TJ, you are talking about a single shot pistol right and not a cap and ball revolver?

 

[Carbon 6]

I think he's talking about a revolver. I would not try it in a revolver. Works fine in something like a Kentucky pistol.