I have arthritis problems in my shoulders that make loading a tight patched round ball in my 54 cal 1x66 flintlock very painful. A friend suggested that I should try the Lee R.E.A.L. bullet, either the 300gr or 380gr, for deer hunting as a substitute. He says that they load with less resistance and still deliver good accuracy.
I'm looking for input from other longrifle shooters who have tried these bullets in the slow twist barrels. Is it possible to stabilize these bullets enough for decent hunting accuracy on 100 yd targets?
If the answer to this is "yes" I'd appreciate a link to a source for cast bullets (molds and handles are readily available, but my casting days are over - a little too shakey at 78 to handle molten lead!)
Thanks
Bruce