I had Tom at Accurate Molds design me a .45 cal bullet for my cap n ball guns that's the length of a ball so as not to use up any powder capacity. It's listed as the 45-195C, and I assume it will weigh ~215 grns or so when cast of pure lead.
http://accuratemolds.com/bullet_deta...=45-195C-D.png
I'm certain my ROA can handle a full load of 3F Olde E or Triple 7, but I'm thinking this could get really scary in a repro. I can get 40 grns behind a ball with a little extra room.
How does one know they're getting a little iffy in a percussion gun? Caps can break up anyway. Hammer at half cock I'm sure is a sign. But it seems uncertain until it's likely really bad!
He has also made me a lighter bullet that can hold even more powder than a ball.
http://accuratemolds.com/bullet_deta...=45-170C-D.png
Thoughts?