Paper Patch Bullets

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Paper Patch Bullets

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Probably a stupid question, but I really want to try and cast, patch, and shoot bullets from my Shiloh 45 2.1". It has a 34" barrel, and a standard chamber. Wondering how long of a bullet I can shoot, what diameter (.445 or .446), and whether a single diameter or dual? As I didn't special order this rifle, but purchased it from inventory in the days when they once in a while had rifles in stock, I am guessing it has a 1:18 twist. Just looking to try another route on the journey to the Quigley Shoot. I have talked about this for a few years now, and neither I, nor my eyes are getting any younger.

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1.42 is about as long in either dual diameter or straight sided that you can count on day in and day out in an 18 twist 45-70.
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Thank you Don!
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You're welcome.
I like the 525446 M for a straight sided bullet, cast 16-1 and wrapped in either seth cole cole 55y or 55w depending on the rifles choice.
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That must be a good bullet, second recommendation today! BACO is going to get more of my business.
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My 45-90’s like it too
BACO moulds are top notch
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What year did they get rid of the free bored chambers?
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1991

Or there about.

Absolutely a train wreck for accuracy.

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whats your bore and fired case dia?
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Bore is .4581 at the muzzle, I will have to measure some fired cases when I get home.
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That’s groove not bore.

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You're absolutely correct! Thinking in terms of GG bullets. I will measure bore when I return home.

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Looks like my bore diameter is .450.
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Fired case is .480 at the case mouth.
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I think he’s asking for the inside diameter of the case mouth. The .446 bullet patched with the 55W will fit a FL sized case or you can use a DD bullet with the base dimensioned to fit the fire formed case mouth and avoid working your brass so you need to know the ID diameter of your cases.
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