Firearms 1st Guntalk Forum Thread: Ruger Old Army Caliber

Trent on "Ruger Old Army Caliber"

Trent — Thu, 13 Oct 2005 01:42:24 +0000

Ok what do you recommend for a powder load? I shoot 3F black powder and not the synthetic stuff. How many grain?

Trent on "Ruger Old Army Caliber"

Trent — Wed, 12 Oct 2005 08:03:42 +0000

It looks like the ruger old army is the only ball and cap gun that uses the .457

admin on "Ruger Old Army Caliber"

admin — Tue, 11 Oct 2005 22:22:27 +0000

A summary of the specifications of Ruger's Old Army .45 revolver are as follows.

* Type: muzzleloading, cap and ball, six-shot revolver
* Caliber: .45 BP
* Proper ball or conical bullet diameter: .457"
* Overall length: 13 1/2" (with 7.5" barrel)
* Weight: 2 7/8 pounds

Trent on "Ruger Old Army Caliber"

Trent — Tue, 11 Oct 2005 22:18:10 +0000

I bought a Ruger Old Army and the Caliber is not on the barrel. What ball size does it take?