45lc in converted cap and ball guns

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45lc in converted cap and ball guns

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I know the conventional wisdom is to only shoot cowboy loads in a converted cap and ball revolvers, and for guns like an 1860 army or 1858 new army I understand that. Was curious if this has to be followed for bigger guns? Taylor's makes conversion cylinders for Uberti versions of the dragoon and Walker; can those handle hotter loads or are they delegated to cowboy loads as well?


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I'd ask the manufacturer if it were me. Just because someone's been getting away with it doesn't mean it's safe.
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My first question is why would you push that envelope.
You could put a turbo on a flathead but sooner or later it's not gonna end well.
Probably could be done but my two cents says get a gun built for it. :think:
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I have Krist Cartridge Converters for my Ruger Old Army Cap and ball revolvers, I have shot standard .45 colt loads but there not that hot, the accuracy is not as good as a real .45 colt single action. Kind of a novelty/save for a rainy day kind of thing for me. They are a pain to load and unload, have to remove the cylinder from the gun for it.
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