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Should I use a .44 caliber round ball in a .45 caliber muzzle loader?
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∙ 13y ago
Typically a round ball .440 inches is used, together with a greased cloth patch about .015 inches in thickness. This results in a "squeeze" fit of the ball to the barrel. If you have a modern muzzle loader, we would urge you to contact the maker, and get the owner's manual for YOUR rifle- most are free, and available on line as a download. If you have an ORIGINAL muzzle loader, please do not attempt to shoot anything in it until a competent gunsmith has inspected it. And NEVER use anything but black powder (or a legitimate black powder substitute, such as Pyrodex) in a muzzleloader.
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Can you use lead round ball in a inline muzzle loader?
yes
What size ball is used in a 50 caliber muzzle loader?
Assuming you are talking about shooting a patched round ball, then .490 would be the most normal ball size for a 50 caliber. Of course other types of projectile might be used, such as maxi-balls or bullets with sabots, depending upon the type of gun and the purpose of shooting.
What is the barrel twist on a TC new England 50 cal muzzle loader?
New Englanders have a 1:48 twist designed for sabot or round ball.
Which is a bigger caliber a 40 or a 45?
Assuming the question is in regard to firearms and ammunition, you can read the "caliber" of a round as a decimal how wide the bullet is in inches. So a .40 caliber round is .4 inches wide, or about 10.16 millimeters wide. A .45 caliber round would be .45", so a little bit fatter than the .40 caliber round. The caliber doesn't tell the whole story of a round though, it doesn't say how long the bullet is, how heavy, how big the casing behind the round is, how much kinetic energy is hits with, etc. The .40 S&W round has an average of 425 ft/lbs of energy right at the muzzle, while the .45 ACP, a "bigger" round, has about 400 ft/lbs.
Can a 50 cal muzzle loader use for small game?
Even when loaded WAY down, it can be unduly destructive. With a light powder charge and a round ball, it COULD be used for squirrel/ rabbit.
Who sells 54 cal pellets?
I assume you are looking for round balls for a 54 calibre muzzle-loader. Hornady make 530 and 535 pure lead swaged round balls. They should be available (at least on special order) from any seller who deals in Hornady products. You can also order online, although lead is heavy to ship - search for "Hornady round ball".
Does a muzzle-loader only shoot round bullets?
In MOST cases, muzzle loading firearms can shoot a round ball, OR a cylindrical bullet. Perhaps the best known was the "Minie ball". Named for its creator, this muzzle loaded bullet had a hollow base. On firing, the hollow base was opened by the force of the gunpowder, making the bullet sightly larger, and grip the rifling in th barrel on the way out. Google images of the Minie ball to see what one looks like.
Is a 308 more power full gun than a 223?
Yes, a .308 Winchester round is generally considered more powerful than a .223 Remington round. The .308 Winchester has a larger bullet, more powder behind it, and generally produces higher muzzle energy than a .223 round. However, the suitability of each round depends on the intended use and personal preference.
Is a 40 caliber hangun more powerful than a 45 caliber handgun?
The muzzle energy from a .45 caliber round can vary between 350 to a little over 500 ft-lbs, with velocites from about 850 feet per second to over 1000 FPS. The .40 caliber round can range from about 480 to about 570 ft-lbs of energy with velocities ranging from about 1000 FPS to about 1400 FPS. So, in short, it depends on the specifications of the particular cartridges you are comparing.
Is a 40 caliber more powerful then 45 caliber handgun?
no, a 45 caliber is way more powerful than a 40 caliber Actually, it depends. The following is copied from another answer of mine: The muzzle energy from a .45 caliber round can vary between 350 to a little over 500 ft-lbs, with velocites from about 850 feet per second to over 1000 FPS. The .40 caliber round can range from about 480 to about 570 ft-lbs of energy with velocities ranging from about 1000 FPS to about 1400 FPS. So, in short, it depends on the specifications of the particular cartridges you are comparing.
What gun caliber should starters use?
Starters should use a gun caliber around .22. This is a small but accurate round which helps to teach the basics of shooting along with safety and control.
What is the caliber of the NATO 11.25mm round?
This is the approximate size of a .45 caliber round, the conversion being .443 inches.
