451 Ball

[wojciste]

Not so much new to BP revolvers but I use 454's and I have a few boxes of 451's. Other than size should I use these in my BP? If not why not? If not then why do they make a 451 ball?

Thanks,

Steve

 

[necchi]

:idunno:
For me it's all about shaving that ring off when I load the ball in the cylinder.
If a 451 does that, then fine.
I measured the cylinder bore in the two "44's" I have and each had a few holes over 451 so I bought the 454 mold

 

[fort fireman]

The only chain fire I've ever had was when I used some 451 rb's that I was given I shot 1 cylinder and had 2 chain fires out of that cylinder. Never again! I use only 454 now.

 

[Flash Pan Dan]

The chambers on my cylinders are .448 so I use .451. Works well for me. Measure the chambers in your cylinders, if you can use them you are ahead of the game. If the chambers are close to or larger than .451 don’t use them. Not worth the chance of getting a chain fire.

 

[cynthialee]

throw them into the melt pot and cast them into .454's

they are just too small to shave lead in many pistols

perhaps they are good in your chambers, but I bet at least one of them does not shave

 

[garandman]

0.454's work best for me

 

[54mountain]

I've used .451s in my Pietta Colts for years, No problem, If they shave a ring in your pistols use them,

 

[wojciste]

Thanks everyone....I will measure my chambers in my guns and see which one I will use the 451's in. Appreciate everyones input... this is a great site!

Steve

 

[CaptainKirk]

What Dan said. Measure your chambers first. The ball diameter should be .003-.005 larger than the chamber for a good seal.You need a good tight seal to prevent chainfire. Be aware that some guns have chamfered throats and will not shave a lead ring, but rather, will force the ball down in a football-ish sort of way, so measuring is the best method.