Mini's & Conical vs Roundballs

[mtnmike]

 Okay Gents,,I have a problem . I have never used the Conical nor Mini bullet,the Wife bought me a new barrel for 1 of my GPR's that calls for a different bullet than I am used to using. This is a 1-32 twist which calls for a conical or mini,instead of round okay? Do you patch these or grease them or what? Any and all help appreciated,   Mike,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[hotfxr]

Grease is the word with conicals. Patching is not used and get ready for a bit more kick with a projectile that weighs about three times as much as you are used to. Not that it hurts (much) but the first time I shot one it took me by surprise.

[Patocazador]

The only conicals I shoot are maxi-balls and REALs. I use a wad under the REALs but they are still not as accurate as the Maxi-balls. I use a lube of lard and beeswax to fill the grooves on both.
I have never shot a minnie ball.

[mtnmike]

Patocazdor, could you help a small mind out here?  What are Maxi Balls  or REALs?  I am not familiar with these.

[Dogshirt]

Here are some links with pictures.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Thompson-Center-Maxi-Ball/740550.uts

http://leeprecision.com/bullet-casting/black-powder-molds/black-powder-real-bullet-combo-molds/

Hope these help.

[beowulf]

I`ve used maxi balls and minis ! maxi load harder and kick harder ! and are more accurate (in my opinion ) than the minis ! 

[pilgrim]

     What caliber is the barrel?  50 or 54?    I  Can send .535 REAL or .540 Maxi for you to try  if the barrel is a 54 caliber.  Prelubed with SPG

[mtnmike]

Pilgrim,,alas! mine is a .50,,,but I DO appreciate the offer

[William]

I had that barrel; called the Great Plain Hunter" and found that I always go the best accuracy using a lubed fiber wad under a 230 grain Lee REAL bullet propelled by 95 grains of 3f Goex.  Now this is the only REAL bullet offered near to that weight; http://leeprecision.com/mold-d-c-50cal-250.html
At 75 yards with open sights it was one hole accurate, just murder on my shoulder.  Other conicals were okay but none matched the REAL in accuracy.