Enfield1
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I’m considering getting a repro 1849 revolver. Would a .319 ball mold be sufficient?
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Repro 1849 Revolver
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.323" - you should use a ball large enough to shave a thin ring of lead when it's seated in the chamber to ensure the front of the chamber is sealed
.319 might be on the small side. You might wait and mic the chambers and see what those are before you get a mold. Some guys will use up to a .330 round ball. I use a .323 in my original, granted its 157 years old. Ideally it should shave a small ring of lead when you load it into the chamber.
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You might try a single round of 00 Buckshot. 
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Good advice already given. Best to wait till you can mic the barrel.
That works well for me, and is all I have ever used.You might try a single round of 00 Buckshot.
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00 Buckshot works perfectly
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Depending on who by (and when) a reproduction .31 revolver was made, you can have .31 bore, .32 grooves and .31 chambers. Or .32 chambers. Just all depends on what it is in your hands.
A .31 really can benefit from using the biggest ball practical, including bevels on the chamber mouths. Shot one in the 70's that loved these things.
A .31 really can benefit from using the biggest ball practical, including bevels on the chamber mouths. Shot one in the 70's that loved these things.
