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For anyone shooting a traditional .45 caliber patched round ball rifle or pistol, Hornady's .440 diameter lead balls take one big variable out of the accuracy equation. Each ball is cold swaged from pure lead, a process that squeezes out the air pockets, voids, and sprue marks you'll often find on cast balls. The result is a smoother, rounder projectile that seats cleaner on the patch and spins truer down the bore.
Consistency is the whole game with muzzleloading, and Hornady puts these through a strict inspection process to hold tight tolerances on weight and concentricity. A .440 diameter ball runs roughly 128 grains and is built to pair with a cloth patch, typically in the .010 to .018 range depending on your bore. That patched setup is what grips the rifling and delivers repeatable groups, so uniform balls mean fewer fliers and less head-scratching at the bench.
The .440 is one of the most popular sizes for .45 caliber barrels, and it tends to shine in slower-twist guns often found in the 1:48 through 1:66 range that were designed with round ball in mind. Before you load up, it's worth confirming your bore size and whether you're running a patched or compression fit, since patch thickness and diameter both play into the fit. Load development with a little powder-charge experimenting will help you find the sweet spot for your particular barrel.
Whether you're punching paper on a lazy afternoon or heading out after medium game, pure lead keeps the tradition alive and the performance predictable. A box of 100 gives you plenty of runway to sight in, work up a load, and still have a solid stash left for the field.
Most shooters pair a .440 ball with a cotton patch somewhere in the .010 to .018 range, with .015 being a common starting point. The right thickness depends on your bore and rifling depth, so it pays to test a couple. You want a snug fit that loads with firm thumb pressure but doesn't require a hammer on the short starter.
The .440 diameter is one of the most common choices for .45 caliber patched round ball barrels. They tend to perform best in slower-twist guns, often in the 1:48 to 1:66 range, which were built with round ball in mind. Always confirm your bore size and whether you're loading patched or compression fit before choosing a diameter.
A .440 diameter pure lead round ball runs right around 128 grains. Because Hornady cold swages them from pure lead and inspects for tight tolerances, the weight stays consistent ball to ball, which is exactly what you want for repeatable groups.
Cold swaging forms the lead under pressure rather than pouring it into a mold, which eliminates the air pockets, voids, and sprue marks common to cast balls. That gives you a smoother, rounder, more concentric projectile. The payoff is better rotation down the bore and more consistent accuracy on target.
| UPC | 090255260403 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 6040 |
| Caliber/Gauge | .45 Caliber |
| Length | 4.1500 |
| Quantity | 100 Per Box |
| Shipping Weight | 1.9125 |
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