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The .454" round ball is the workhorse projectile for .44 caliber cap-and-ball revolvers, and Hornady's version is about as consistent as they come. Instead of casting, these are cold swaged from pure lead, which squeezes out the air pockets and voids you sometimes run into with cast balls. The result is a smoother, rounder ball that seats evenly and grips the rifling the same way every time. Each box holds 100 balls, so you've got plenty on hand for a long session at the bench or a day working through your loading routine.
Cap-and-ball revolvers want an oversize ball, not a snug fit. When you seat a .454" ball into the chamber, the loading lever shaves a thin ring of lead off the edge, creating a tight, sealed chamber that keeps flame from sneaking past and helps prevent multiple ignitions. That slightly larger diameter also gives the rifling more bearing surface to bite into, which translates to better spin and steadier groups downrange. For most .44 Remington and Colt style revolvers, .454" is the sweet spot. Ruger Old Army owners typically step up to .457", so it's worth checking your chamber throats before you load.
Because these round balls are inspected for weight and concentricity, you spend less time culling out oddballs and more time shooting. Pure soft lead means they seat with steady, positive resistance and take the rifling cleanly. Most folks pair them with a lubricated wad or a dab of grease over the ball, both to keep fouling soft and to add a little extra insurance against chain fires. Whether you're punching paper, plinking steel, or heading out after medium game, this is a reliable, no-drama projectile that lets your powder charge and technique do the talking.
No patch is needed with these in a revolver since the ball is intentionally larger than the chamber. If you're shooting a patched round ball rifle, keep in mind these are sized for revolver use rather than a patched rifle load.
Yes, .454" is the standard, most-recommended diameter for the majority of .44 caliber Remington and Colt style cap-and-ball revolvers. The ball is meant to be slightly oversize so it shaves a thin lead ring when seated, sealing the chamber. If you own a Ruger Old Army, that gun typically calls for a .457" ball instead, so check your chamber throats first.
No patch is needed in a revolver. Since the ball is larger than the chamber and gets a tight, shaved fit on seating, it seals on its own. Patches are only used with round ball rifles, and these are sized for revolver use rather than a patched rifle load.
Hornady cold swages these from pure lead, which presses out the air pockets and voids that can show up in cast balls. That gives you more uniform weight, diameter, and roundness from ball to ball. The smoother, rounder surface seats consistently and grips the rifling evenly, which helps tighten up your groups.
They're rated for medium game in the roughly 50 to 300 pound range, so deer-sized animals are well within their wheelhouse when driven by an appropriate powder charge. Soft pure lead expands and transfers energy well at typical black powder velocities. As always, pattern your load and confirm accuracy before heading afield.
| UPC | 090255260700 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 6070 |
| Caliber/Gauge | .44 Caliber |
| Length | 4.1500 |
| Quantity | 100 Per Box |
| Shipping Weight | 2.0813 |
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