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I'm considering getting another MLP that doesn't make quite as much mess as my old Pietta.

The Ruger Old Army Nitro conversions seem to fit the bill, but I've got a few questions:

What calibre are they? I've seen them listed as both .45 and .44.

Can I use hard cast lead .429/.454 bullets with nitro powder in them?
Would save me having to get lead balls as I already have them for my rifles.

Are gunsmiths still doing nitro conversions for them? I know of Kershaw and Westlake, any others?

Thanks.

AA gunsmiths do conversions
http://aandagunsmiths.co.uk/
really western orientated and good to talk to

Dellboy wrote:AA gunsmiths do conversions
http://aandagunsmiths.co.uk/
really western orientated and good to talk to

Forgot about them, spoke to them at the 2014 Shooting Show. I agree they're a good bunch.

I had a very interesting conversation with the owner of Anvil Conversions along these lines last year.
http://www.anvilconversions.co.uk/index ... e13768.htm

His opinion was that, being mostly bits from the Ruger Blackhawk, the ROA is quite capable of shooting a reasonable charge of nitro powder. They need to be fitted with a set of his shotgun-primer nipples and re-proofed, specifying the load (eg 8gn Herco).

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