ASM 1860 Colt .44

[jimnbubba]

Would I be correct assuming that a ASM .44 would use a .451 or .454 RB ?

 

[Don]

Yes but my ASM revolver prefers the larger diameter balls.

Don

 

[necchi]

I used 454 in mine.

 

[CaptainKirk]

More than likely .454
Only use the .451 if the .454 seats really hard

 

[BowerR64]

Would I be correct assuming that a ASM .44 would use a .451 or .454 RB ?

Before you waste $15-$20. on a box of balls why not just pop the cylinder out and measure it with some calipers?

If you cant read it or dont have a set ask a friend.

If its new .451 might work if its used .454 might work better. Ide still measure it.

 

[jimnbubba]

I have a box of both that I use with my 1858, not so much the .451 ,that's what Cabelas suggested, I use .454 or .457 in it

 

[azmntman]

.451 brelyleaves a ring but does, .457 is a bit hard on me lever so i getting some .454.

.457 conicals by buffalo bullet CO fit excellent though :idunno: (mines a new Pietta 12")

 

[fraungie]

I have an 1860 Colt Army by San Marco . I dug out the original box that it came in. On the end of the box is written:
Armi "San Marco" 1860 Colt Army
.44 cal. (.454 Round Ball) Percussion
use BLACK POWDER only

I have a Lee mold for .451 and .454. I use the .454 in my 1860 Colt, my 1858 Remmington & my 1858 Remmington revolving carbine. This diameter leaves a ring in all three and loads without a lot of force. 25 grs of 3f works the best in the pistols and the carbine likes 20grs of 3f I use cornmeal to fill the rest of the cylinder flush then compress with the loading lever. I try to keep them all just below the cylinder face. No grease and no wads. At 15 yards they are as accurate as any other gun I own. I can hit poker chips with the carbine at 25 yards.