Lead balls for 36 cal. revolver

[wcat]

Hi, I've been looking for lead balls for a 36cal C&B revolver. Have a hard time finding any.
Anyone know where I can order a box or two online?
Thanks!

 

[sail32]

Hornady makes them.

Italian Sporting Goods in Vancouver carries them from time to time.

 

[lyman54]

http://www.thebulletbarn.com/bullets-lead.html Try here, this gentleman makes just about everything.

 

[Dogleg]

If there was ever a time to jump into bullet casting; round balls for revolvers would be the one. Equipment isn't much more than the mold, a lead pot and a ladle.

 

[gnmontey]

http://www.rustywood.ca/shop_home/hornady-round-ball-36-cal-0-375/

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[cheb]

X2. I got some from Rusty Wood, until I eventually start casting...

 

[wcat]

Thanks guys!

 

[Above49TH]

Just got what Wholesale sports had left on the shelf for $5.99 a box.
Hornady #6020

 

[Ol' Flinter]

If I recall correctly, you should be looking for .375 cal balls rather than 36 cal.

 

[AlbertaJohn]

Rusty Woods or you could give Hillfolk a call.

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[wr.sainsbury]

If it is an original in "Navy" caliber it will be .375. Modern copies probably the same. For true .36 cal use .35 or 000 Buck.

 

[Boolitcaster]

If it is an original in "Navy" caliber it will be .375. Modern copies probably the same. For true .36 cal use .35 or 000 Buck.

I would recommend against using commercial buckshot, as it is much too hard and will damage your loading lever.

I am sure that Sainsbury was referring to 36 caliber muzzle loaders when he wrote "true 36".

 

[Above49TH]

If I recall correctly, you should be looking for .375 cal balls rather than 36 cal.

The Hornady #6020 listed as 36 cal .375

 

[fonestar]

Slug the bore first before you waste a bunch of time and money like I did... my original 1851 Navy is around .377" but I understand repos can be all over the map.

 

[bross]

I've an Uberti in 36 cal. My very first time to the range, my shot was all 360 instead of 375. Had to secure each chamber with wads of Kleenex. Embarrassing, and not very accurate.

 

[wr.sainsbury]

I have 2 boxes in my inventory but I'm presuming postage would double the cost for you being so far away.

 

[fraserdw]

Marstar gets them out of South Africa, box of 500 is cheap.