Reeder Custom Guns - So this is why they take "special" bullets.

WB
So this is why they take "special" bullets.
Sunday, November 15, 2020, 06:05

Well, it was not obvious to me but I finally figured it out. Most ML in .50 are actually .500" groove diameter.

"It should be obvious that the DOC-designed .451 bore is merely a modern .458 barrel with 1-20 twist and .035″ grooves. Likewise the White .410, which is a modern .416 barrel with 1-16 twist and .035 grooves. The .504 is a modern .512 barrel with 1-24 twist and .004 grooves."

The .504" is the most narrow dimension, the largest "pin" gauge that would fit in his .512" bore. They use soft bullets that upset to fill the bore or sabots. His initial notes speak of his fascination with the Whitworth system. I can see now.

Anyone know anything about the shortlived "White" ML - WB, 2020-11-14, 17:26
- Think they were meant for some big conicals - Derek, 2020-11-14, 18:10
  - So this is why they take "special" bullets. - WB, 2020-11-15, 06:05
    - White muzzleloaders - Clint H, 2020-11-15, 14:53
      - Cool, I'm going to try and trade for one - WB, 2020-11-15, 15:30
        Been watching some 1858s and 1851s on Gb (nm) - Derek, 2020-11-15, 16:52
    - White ML - Alcorn, 2020-11-15, 07:24
      - May have to find me one of those Whites (nm) - Derek, 2020-11-15, 08:36
        They are still in very limited production (nm) - Alcorn, 2020-11-15, 09:46