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  1. 10-03-2019, 10:51 AM #1
    Handshaker
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    .452 bullets question.

    I have a ruger old army and conversion cylinder, 2 1858 remy copy's and a Magnum research BFR 45-70 i reload for and BP. I just started reloading 45 colt cartridges with BP for the conversion cylinder.
    I bought a lot of bullets from a guy on the cheap for the BFR, they were .459.
    I just talked to him and he said he has some.452 left really cheap. Can i use these bullets in any of the above guns and which one should i buy or both?
    thanks
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  2. 10-03-2019, 11:45 AM #2
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    Get some pin gauges and measure the cylinder throats.
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  3. 10-03-2019, 02:44 PM #3
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    Your 1858 will probably run on 0.452" bullets, no in the BFR.
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  4. 10-03-2019, 03:40 PM #4
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    Yes i know the bfr is .459. I am going to pass as these are hard cast and not pure lead for BP
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