Bullet and Shell Civil War Projectiles Forum
Relic Discussion => Bullets => Topic started by: alwion on April 16, 2017, 11:51:26 AM
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I have a special needs son who a few years ago took an interest in metalwork like blacksmithing. then he wanted to cast metal, and since brass and iron were no feasable, decided to do some bullets, and started to picj him up some molds. He's smart, and I would like to teach him something that interests him, but I don't know much about bullets, but bought him some molds to play with. I believe they are all old. any help, corrections, or comments welcome, I do have mason and mckees book. may make 3-4 posts, as a couple are oddballs and want to include pictures
to start with
1. is there a chart for ID vs caliber?
2 do numbers on the mold mean anything?
round ball single 130 on handle and sprue cutter made in handle .343 36 cal?
round ball single some attempt at scallop decorating .295 30 cal?
round ball single .445 44 cal pistol or 45 cal rifle?