Kamu
36 Cal.
I have a rifle that has .437 ball stamped on the barrel so is it a 44 or a 45. I have a cheap caliper to measure with. If it would be better if I go that route.
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TennesseeJed
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Is it a custom or factory barrel?
Sounds like a .44 to me, .45s typically use a .440 or .445 ball.
Sounds like a .44 to me, .45s typically use a .440 or .445 ball.
Kamu
36 Cal.
It's a custom the rifle was built in 1976.
Slug it and see what it is.
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If someone went to the trouble to stamp .437 ball on the barrel. I would guess a .440 ball would be too tight, otherwise they wouldn't have bothered. You probably won't find .437 balls in your local sporting goods store, but you can order them on line. I know Track of the Wolf has them and there are probably other sources as well.
Balls made for .44 caliber, are generally for cap and ball revolvers, and measure over .45.
Balls made for .44 caliber, are generally for cap and ball revolvers, and measure over .45.
It can be called whatever caliber you wish. These days, I believe, we have become too standardized in our thinking. This is due to many of the ml rifles in use being factory made cookie cutter versions of each other. Back in the day bore sizes varied with the builder, wants of the buyer and history of the barrel being 'freshed' after a period of use. Don't sweat wat it is called. Find the ball/patch that works and enjoy.
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hanshi
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It is, maybe then, a .44. If it uses .437" ball, it ought to take .440" ball as the ".45" does. I use .440" ball in my .45s but sometimes I cast up .445" ball to shoot. There is no difference in accuracy or ease of loading between the two.
I have a .45 (.44?) that recommended a .437" ball. I just used .440" ball with great success.
I have a .45 (.44?) that recommended a .437" ball. I just used .440" ball with great success.
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Patocazador
54 Cal.
I have a rifle with a .445 barrel. It will shoot .440" balls with a thin patch or .433" balls with a thick patch. You may have the same size barrel.
To tell the truth, I didn't know that .437" balls could be bought. I cast anyway and my 2 molds are good enough to suit me.
To tell the truth, I didn't know that .437" balls could be bought. I cast anyway and my 2 molds are good enough to suit me.
