Ruger Old Army Caliber

1. TrentMember

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

   Posted: 2005-10-11 17:18:10 #

2. adminKey Master

   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

   Posted: 2005-10-11 17:22:27 #

3. TrentMember

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

   Posted: 2005-10-12 03:03:42 #

4. TrentMember

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

   Posted: 2005-10-12 20:42:24 #