Cap and Ball loads

[Eric Johanen]

I have and use original .36 and .44 caliber Colt molds picked up many years ago. Both in very good condition and occasionally cast conical bullets from them. The RB is more accurate than the conical but the conical has more weight hence stopping power. With conical bullets use the lower charges to allow for the extra length of the bullet. I use paper combustible cartridges with the conical bullets to speed reloading time and they are fun to use. 90% of my shooting is with the RB. Cast a few from your mold and check the size, if they are proper diameter shoot a few and see how they print. You are going to have a whole bunch of fun!!