Paper patching 45/70 bullet

[Rlsmith]

Is it possible to take a 45/70 cast bullet and paper patching it to fit in a 50 hawken style rifle. Reason I'm asking is I have a box of 250 bullets would like to try and use them because I'm not going to reload for the 45/70 anymore.

 

[Idaholewis]

Is it possible to take a 45/70 cast bullet and paper patching it to fit in a 50 hawken style rifle. Reason I'm asking is I have a box of 250 bullets would like to try and use them because I'm not going to reload for the 45/70 anymore.

Rl, That would be a BIG step up in patching, The 45-70 bullets should be .458 Diameter, For your .50 Cal Hawken You need to be .498 to .500 finished/patched bullet (depending on your exact bore Diameter?) The preferred bullet diameter for Patching a .50 Cal is .492, 2 wraps of 9# onion skin paper will put you at .498-.500

I have 2 brands of 9# onion skin i just recently picked up (2 reams of 500 sheets) both measure .002, so 2 wraps of my paper will ad 8 thou, bringing a .492 Bullet up to .500, which is about as ideal as you can get

 

[Saxtonyoung]

MMP or Harvester Sabots may be your best option if you want to utilize those bullets in a 50 caliber.