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Offline Lead ball 54

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45 vs 50
« on: January 02, 2025, 08:37:51 AM »
I have never had a inline 45 but am considering getting one from a gunship I go to its a Knight not sure what model was just wondering what the pros and cons are between the two calibers thanks for your thoughts

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Re: 45 vs 50
« Reply #1 on: January 02, 2025, 10:58:37 PM »
Are the bullets you intend to shoot offered in a configuration that works in a 45?

50 is by far the most popular and most supported for both modern and historic bullet selection.

Id say you buy a 45 if you have specific plans to use a 45. Otherwise you buy a 50. Same deal as buying a 54.

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Re: 45 vs 50
« Reply #2 on: January 03, 2025, 09:47:00 AM »
I have 3 50 cals and shoot 45 cal bullets in 2 of them with Harvester sabots. CVA only. Just for convenance

 


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