Seating Lead In 1851 Navy

[Anneman]

I'm using Hornaday .375 36 cal lead balls in an 1851 Navy. I loaded with 20 grains and and a wonder wad. I used a loading stand (1st time) All of the balls fell out. Any suggestions? The cylinder chambers still have the powder and wads. Should I try larger balls?

 

[Phil Coffins]

Yes.

 

[wiscoaster]

I use 0.375 balls in my .36 cal Uberti 1851 Navy and they work fine for me. Uberti's black powder revolvers manual suggests 0.375 or 0.380 balls for their .36 cal revolvers.

 

[WV_WenderMan]

It’ll shoot better with larger balls or you could grease each chamber