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Thread: Will my traiditons 1858 12" buffalo/bison revolver shoot conical cast bullets

  1. 02-28-2020, 06:35 AM #1
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    Will my traiditons 1858 12" buffalo/bison revolver shoot conical cast bullets

    I HAVE HEARD THE BECAUSE THE TWIST IS MENT FOR ROUND BALLS THAT IT WOULDN'T SHOOT THE CONICAL BULLETS VERY ACCURATLY SORRY ABOUT THE CAPS I would like to try them if they will shoot accurate
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  2. 02-28-2020, 07:07 AM #2
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    What is the twist rate of your revolver?

    Generally speaking, a twist of around 1-48 and below will suit conical's and a slower twist will favour ball.

    I have a 50cal Ardesa Buckhunter in-line with a 1-20 twist that is very accurate with 250gn REAL's, but doesn't shoot that well with round ball.

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  3. 02-29-2020, 07:40 PM #3
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    You could always try it and let us know how it went...
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  4. 02-29-2020, 08:03 PM #4
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    In general pistols have a faster twist and will handle either. I have used the Lee real in my Rughr Old Army and it is stable and accurate. It did require a front sight change to zero @25 yards. I looked but cannot find twist spec on your revolver, so my statement is a best guess, no more.
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