1863 Ballard
Just picked up an old 1863 44 Rimfire Ballard carbine. Anyone know the best route and caliber to convert these things to centerfire would be?THXColin
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Collin --If your carbine is in original military condition, the best way to convert it is to ship it to me, and I'll ship you my rifle, already converted to .454 CF! The rifle I have has been...
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Well Im not knowledgeable enough to know how original this thing is...Its not in my hands yet. A picture can be viewed at http://www.gunscanada.com/auction/lotImage/Mvc-021f.jpgSeller says its working...
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Colin --The Ballard, being dual ignition, should be a shooter as it is, so long as they haven't done anything with the percussion nipple. Just use a paper cartridge and an appropriate cap. I will see...
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Well, I eneded up cancelling the deal. I did more reading and found out all about the differences between these early Ballards and the latter Marlin-Ballards. I really hoped to be able to make this...
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Colin --The early Ballards were pretty underpowered, which is part of the reason they weren't more popular with the US government. My rifle shoots target loads of 25-45 grains, which is comparable to...
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updated"The attacker must vanquish, the defender, has but to prevail." --Coyot
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