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I ordered .375 balls for my 1851 .36, which are too small as they drop right into the chambers. I assume I need .380, but is it really dangerous to shoot using them?
Absolutely certain it’s .36. It’s an older ASP made one, perhaps that explains itThat does not sound right. .375 drops into the chamber without any resistance?
100% certain you have a .36 and not a .44? I load .451 roundball into my .44 and it shaves lead from the ball.
Can you measure the cylinders? It’s possible someone may have reamed the cylinders larger for uniformity.I ordered .375 balls for my 1851 .36, which are too small as they drop right into the chambers. I assume I need .380, but is it really dangerous to shoot using them
If you have a set of calipers, check each chamber. Or maybe you have a friend who owns calipers? Last resort, a machine shop close to you. Maybe ask if they will measure the chambers for you. They just might do that for free but even if you have to pay, it's still worth it. You will have a definite answer.Can you measure the cylinders? It’s possible someone may have reamed the cylinders larger for uniformity.
All chambers read .37If you have a set of calipers, check each chamber. Or maybe you have a friend who owns calipers? Last resort, a machine shop close to you. Maybe ask if they will measure the chambers for you. They just might do that for free but even if you have to pay, it's still worth it. You will have a definite answer.
All chambers read .37, so...I need .380 balls?Measure all 6 chambers. They may vary in size. Use the largest size chamber to establish the size of the roundball needed.
OP wad? I have lubed wadsIf a .380 doesn't shave a ring, I would definitely use an OP wad to discourage a chain fire.
Because your caliper only measures to the 0.01", you could have a cylinder of 0.374" and your caliper will give a misleading result. The answer is, "Yes, you need 0.380" diameter balls".All chambers read .37, so...I need .380 balls?
Using the same calipers, ball measures .36, I’m looking for my good calipers. We just moved here, so they’re still in a box and idk if I can find them. Just ordered some .380sBut if your .375” balls just drop into .370” chambers, something doesn’t compute. 375”>.370”
Are you sure the balls are .375”? Did you measure them?
If your calipers are even slightly canted, or not exactly crossing the centers of the chamber mouths, or if the caliper jaws are anything other than a knife edge, you will get an undersized measure. You need to either slug the chambers and the bore of your revolver, or (better) have a machinist measure them with pin gauges.
Please get accurate measurements and report back.
Notchy Bob
My wife’s Uberti takes a 380 ball, cylinders measured 378. You need a ball gauge to accurately measure inside the chamber, the flats on the calibres give a false reading.All chambers read .37
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