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PYRODEX Pyrodex® .44/.45 Caliber 30-Grain Pellets – 100 Pellets Per Box
Cap and Ball revolvers just entered the modern age. No flask or spout, no loose powder mess: loading has never been cleaner or easier. These 30 grain volume pellets are intended for use in 44 or 45 caliber cap and ball revolvers. Simply drop the pellets down the bore (ignition strip towards the bottom) seat the bullet and you're ready to shoot. 100 pellets per package.
Available: 30-grain pellets.
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Do you still use the wonder wads with these pellets ?
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cowboy45
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The Pyrodex® .44/.45 Caliber 30-Grain Pellets are a substitute for the loose powder in a black powder revolver. If you have used the wonder wads with your loose powder, then you should use them with the Pyrodex as well.
answered 1 year, 2 months ago
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CabelasExpert5
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answer 2
Yes- the purpose of the wad is to seal the powder in and provide maximum thrust for the ball without loosing gas combustion pressure like you would with out the wads.
Age: 36-45
Gender: Male
answered 1 year, 1 month ago
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Jaguar66
Folsom,CA
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answer 3
In the instructions that come with the pellets, wads, patches, or buttons are recommended. As well, I went shooting a couple of weekends ago with these pellets and did use the wads. I would recommend them simply because the possibility of a chain fire, which the wads are aimed at preventing, still exists even with these pellets. Plus, the wads tend to keep the gun cleaner.
Country: United States
State: Nebraska
Age: 26-35
Gender: Male
answered 5 months, 1 week ago
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KrSc
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answer 4
absolutely! A chain-fire is something you never want to experience. Drop in a pellet, seat a wonder wad, followed by a .451 or .454 round ball.
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State: Montana
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answered 7 months ago
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feenix1944
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answer 5
I know its best to use something to prevent chain firing so I would say whatever you used with powder use with the pellets. I have read that using lubed felt wads helps maintain consistent shots. A lube felt wad ensures a tight gas seal leading to higher velocities. Mostly I load Pyrodex pellet or powder, wad, ball. Sometimes at the range I load pellet, ball, and cover ball with Bore Butter or Crisco.
To be safe use at least one of the following; Wad, grease like Bore Butter Crisco etc, or wonder wads. Its cheap insurance against the dreaded chain fire.
To be safe use at least one of the following; Wad, grease like Bore Butter Crisco etc, or wonder wads. Its cheap insurance against the dreaded chain fire.
Country: United States
State: Wisconsin
answered 1 year ago
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SmokingPaul
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answer 6
Yes I do. they're very effective and necessary.checking around Cabela's has the lowest price on this item..
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doowop1942
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Will these work with the Pietta 1858 NEW MODEL ARMY .44 cal Remington
Country: United States
State: Alabama
Age: 56-65
Gender: Male
asked 6 months ago on Pyrodex® .44/.45 Caliber 30-Grain Pellets – 100 Pellets Per Box
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MEBA
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The Pyrodex .44/.45 Caliber 30-Grain Pellets – 100 Pellets Per Box, item # IK-213724, will work in any 44 or 45 caliber cap and ball revolver with steel frames, including the Pietta 1858 New Model Army .44.
answered 4 months, 3 weeks ago
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CabelasExpert3
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answer 2
I use these in all the .44 blk powder pistol I shoot. Two of my friends use these exclusivly as well. No problems with these in any gun so far.
Country: United States
State: South Carolina
Age: 56-65
Gender: Male
answered 4 months, 2 weeks ago
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Anonymous
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Does this work in the Pietta Model .44 Navy?
Just was curious, I see in the other Q&A that this doesn't work in the civilian .44 but it works in the Remington New Army .44 for some reason. I was wondering why that is, and if it will work in the Navy?
Country: United States
State: New Jersey
Age: Under 25
Gender: Male
asked 4 months, 4 weeks ago on Pyrodex® .44/.45 Caliber 30-Grain Pellets – 100 Pellets Per Box
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Anonymous
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The Pyrodex® .44/.45 Caliber 30-Grain Pellets – 100 Pellets Per Box, Item # IK-213724, is not recommended for use in brass frame revolvers, half or whole, due to the pellets have a higher powder charge than those frames can shoot safely. We only recommend these pellets for use in steel frame pistols.
answered 4 months, 3 weeks ago
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CabelasExpert14
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answer 2
The pietta calls for 24-28 grains yes u can use it but it will stretch the brass after a wile I shoot 24 grains and it's fine Get a 1858 full frame if u want to shoot 30 grains
Country: United States
State: Connecticut
Age: 56-65
Gender: Male
answered 4 months, 3 weeks ago
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Bear21
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I have a ASM 1860 ARMY .44 CAL REPLICA " BRASS FRAME"
Will these pellets work in my revolver or is the charge to great ? Thanks don't want to blow my hand off you know.
Country: United States
State: Georgia
Age: 36-45
Gender: Male
asked 3 months, 4 weeks ago on Pyrodex® .44/.45 Caliber 30-Grain Pellets – 100 Pellets Per Box
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The Pyrodex .44/.45 Caliber 30-Grain Pellets - 100 Pellets Per Box, Item: IK-213724, are designed for black powder pistols that are able to use a 30 gr charge. To find out what charge your firearm can handle please contact the manufacturer directly or a local competent gunsmith.
Because of liability issues Cabela's is unable to provide you with charge amounts for any firearm we do not currently sell and have a user manual available for.
Because of liability issues Cabela's is unable to provide you with charge amounts for any firearm we do not currently sell and have a user manual available for.
answered 3 months, 3 weeks ago
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CabelasExpert10
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Use In Pietta Model 1851 Navy Civilian .44
Are these pellets safe to use in a Pietta model 1851 Navy civilian 44? I have researched this, and have come up with differing answers.
Country: United States
State: Virginia
Age: 56-65
Gender: Male
asked 7 months ago on Pyrodex® .44/.45 Caliber 30-Grain Pellets – 100 Pellets Per Box
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