44/100 ballard paper patched bullet

[45/70sharpshooter]

I am looking for some bullets for a 44/100 ballard. The bullet that I am trying to duplicate is a 485gr,1.385 in length,and .443 in dia. cupped base. This bullet is from a # 7 ballard longrange. Does anyone have a supplier or mould for this bullet. Thanks,45/70sharpshooter

[montana_charlie]

Look at catalog numbers 274 and 275 at neihandtools.
http://www.neihandtools.com/catpages/mold_pg10.htm
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[45/70sharpshooter]

Thanks Charlie , The bullet that I have resembles #274. I appreciate the reply. 45/70sharpshooter

[docone31]

I told you you would get hooked up!
There are some great folks here.
They sure got my feet planted in what really works.

[Don McDowell]

Old West Moulds out of Fruita Co. offers a .435 bullet based off of an original Sharps bullet. It's hollow based and adjustable so you can get the length/weight you want.
I've been shooting that bullet wrapped in heavy paper to get to .450 with some decent results in 45-70 and 90.
Wrapped in onion skin it comes up right at 445, which might just work like a champ in your rifle. I gave some of those bullets unwrapped to a friend that shoots a 44-90 in a Shiloh, and he reported getting groups down to 2 and 3 inches at 200 yds.

[montana_charlie]

Apparently, that would be http://www.oldwestbulletmoulds.com/
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[45/70sharpshooter]

You guys have been great ! I will look into the moulds and may get lucky. Thanks,45/70sharpshooter