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March 16th, 2013, 09:11 AM #1
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size lead ball to use on a 1849 pocket pistol
Bought a Uberti 1849 pocket pistol 31 cal. during the summer. I like to take it to the range soon. I was wondering what size lead round ball would be good to shoot.
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March 16th, 2013, 09:31 AM #2
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Re: size lead ball to use on a 1849 pocket pistol
.320- .323 they should fit tight even shave a little lead off when seated.
you do know to use black powder only. about 15 gr. of 3f.
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March 16th, 2013, 09:35 AM #3
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Re: size lead ball to use on a 1849 pocket pistol
Yes, I thought 9 grains of 3F.
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March 17th, 2013, 08:31 AM #4
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Re: size lead ball to use on a 1849 pocket pistol
What Bob said, Cool little Pistols.
Enjoy the Fun
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