Hi All,
I've just been reading O.S.O.K.'s postings about his new 1860 Sheriff's model 44. I bought one of these a couple of years back....lots of fun. I ran into a conversion cylinder to shoot 45 cal cartridges in the 1860, and have been half way tempted to buy one, but as I looked at them, I thought that one in 45 ACP would be really nice. I load my 45 ACP with a 200 grain SWC at about 850 fps. Seems it would be just about ideal in the 1860's.
Has anyone seen a conversion cylinder in 45 ACP???
OT--Cartridge Conversion on 1860
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OT--Cartridge Conversion on 1860
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Re: Cartridge Conversion on 1860
Lobo,Lobo wrote:Hi All,
I've just been reading O.S.O.K.'s postings about his new 1860 Sheriff's model 44. I bought one of these a couple of years back....lots of fun. I ran into a conversion cylinder to shoot 45 cal cartridges in the 1860, and have been half way tempted to buy one, but as I looked at them, I thought that one in 45 ACP would be really nice. I load my 45 ACP with a 200 grain SWC at about 850 fps. Seems it would be just about ideal in the 1860's.
Has anyone seen a conversion cylinder in 45 ACP???
I've never heard of anybody making one in .45 ACP, however if you were to buy one in .45 Colt and use the little short Cowboy .45 Spcl cases you'd get the same results.
http://www.cowboy45special.com/index.html
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Re: Cartridge Conversion on 1860
Here's a converter for 45 Schofield... http://www.buffaloarms.com/browse.cfm/4,7410.html
If you look there at Buffalo Arms, you will see 45 ACP conversions for several other models - Ruger Old Army, 1858's....etc.
If you are thinking of going all the way with the ejector, etc. - then its a lot less expensive to just get a converted revolver for $470.
http://www.buffaloarms.com/browse.cfm/4,4332.html
If you look there at Buffalo Arms, you will see 45 ACP conversions for several other models - Ruger Old Army, 1858's....etc.
If you are thinking of going all the way with the ejector, etc. - then its a lot less expensive to just get a converted revolver for $470.
http://www.buffaloarms.com/browse.cfm/4,4332.html
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Re: Cartridge Conversion on 1860
The 45 Colt headspaces on it's rim (rimmed case). The 45 ACP headspaces on it's neck (rimless case). This requires very careful headspace fitting and you cannot crimp the bullets or you loose the headspace fit. This is the reason 45 ACP is not chambered in most rifles. The 45ACP can be chambered in revolvers with the use of half moon clips and the case crimp is not critical. 45 Auto Rim cartridges were made years ago to allow them to headspace on their rims in revolvers without the halfmoon clips. But they had a special rim thickness in order to headspace correctly for the firing pin strike. I had a few of these cases laying around, but I think I sold them.
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Re: OT--Cartridge Conversion on 1860
Hi All,
I shoot the .45 Colt, and the .45 ACP and so have all the gear to reload. I'm not really looking to gear up for another cartridge.
Also, I have a cylinder for my Ruger Blackhawk in .45 ACP where the cartridges headspace on the mouth of the case with no difficulties.
I hadn't intended to put an ejector on the pistol.
I shoot the .45 Colt, and the .45 ACP and so have all the gear to reload. I'm not really looking to gear up for another cartridge.
Also, I have a cylinder for my Ruger Blackhawk in .45 ACP where the cartridges headspace on the mouth of the case with no difficulties.
I hadn't intended to put an ejector on the pistol.
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Re: OT--Cartridge Conversion on 1860
As you know, it's no big deal to load .45 Colt to 850 fps. One the other hand, there's no reason you shouldn't get a conversion cylinder in .45 auto if you want one.
The biggest advantage of .45 Colt is, the rimmed cartridge doesn't want to fall out of the loops in your gun belt so readily as the rimless.
The biggest advantage of .45 ACP is the free brass you can pick up where gunfighter wannabes have left it scattered all over public ranges.
Either way, good shooting!
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The biggest advantage of .45 Colt is, the rimmed cartridge doesn't want to fall out of the loops in your gun belt so readily as the rimless.
The biggest advantage of .45 ACP is the free brass you can pick up where gunfighter wannabes have left it scattered all over public ranges.
Either way, good shooting!
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Re: OT--Cartridge Conversion on 1860
Walt Kirst (Kirst Konverters) has said he thinks the Cowboy .45 Special is an ideal round for use in Colt conversions. Use an ordinary .45 Colt conversion cylinder, a .45 Colt shell plate and acp dies to load the rounds. ACP data, especially the milder Bullseye shooters data) is ideal. Those who have done so report excellent results.
These guns were never meant to handle .45 colt level loads, and reduced loads in .45 Colt are less than satisfying owing to low pressures. the shorter C45S case solves that isssue.
These guns were never meant to handle .45 colt level loads, and reduced loads in .45 Colt are less than satisfying owing to low pressures. the shorter C45S case solves that isssue.
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Re: OT--Cartridge Conversion on 1860
a-jack,
Has there ever been a cylinder deliberately chambered for the C45 Spcl?
Joe
Has there ever been a cylinder deliberately chambered for the C45 Spcl?
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