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Old 09-05-2012, 02:39 PM   #2
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Default Re: Ruger Old Army Conical Bullets - Problem

You are supposed to shave that little bit of lead off the sides, as the bullet seats. That's how you know the chamber is sealed.

Shouldn't use alox, though. Need to used a black powder lube. Alox is for smokeless.
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