Pic of Authentic Schofield .45 Boolit?

[Silver Jack Hammer]

Does anybody have a pic of an authentic .45 Schofield boolit or know a mould number that is absolutely accurate in authenticity? 230 gr LRN of course.

[Uncle45Auto]

I have a few loaded rounds of U.S. Govt. loaded Schofield which date from the 1880's but no loose boolits.

[shooter93]

Google and click images...you'll see a couple pretty good examplae. Basically a round nose flat point with a wide meplat. Talk to Bernie at Old West Bullet Molds, I'd be suprised if he doesn't offer one and ofcourse Tom at Accurate Molds can make you a "one of" of most anything you want 30 caliber and up.

[Outpost75]

Saeco #954 comes very close to the original Schofield bullet. A powder charge of 4.3 to 4.5 grains of Bullseye in Schofield brass at 1.40" OAL closely approximates the ballistics of the M1887 service cartridge.

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[Griff411]

I worked with Tom at Accurate Molds a couple of years ago to create a mold that closely replicates the outward appearance of the original bullet, but without the hollow base. I also had him increase the lube groove size and add a crimp groove. When loaded, it looks identical to originals in my collection. See http://www.accuratemolds.com/bullet_...=45-230S-D.png



Griff

[Griff411]

I didn't notice when I replied that the original post was from the dim and distant past. Oh well, the info is still good.

Griff

[blikseme300]

Griff,

No matter, those of us who lurk learn from threads like this. I did not know about this cartridge until I read this thread. The primer system is interesting as the original used a system I had never heard of before, the Benet system. Some of the photos made me think it is a rimfire cartridge but this primer system is inside the cartridge and is center fire. Thanks for sharing.

[Griff411]

I learn a lot too. I joined back in 2010 and still only have a small handful of posts because I mostly read and learn. You're right--inside primed center fire cases are kind of different from what we're used to. I find the development of "modern" ammunition and the transition periods kind of interesting.

Griff