Hey everyone!
It seems like all of the .45lc cartridge conversion cylinders for popular BP revolvers (like the Remington 1858) have warnings from the manufacturer specifying that you are only supposed to ammo that does not exceed 850 fps with unjacketed lead bullets.
I was wondering if anyone knew the specifics of why these cartridge conversions are only supposed to be used with cowboy cartridges, and since answering this question may require knowledge of the construction and internal ballistics of firearms, I figured this would be the best place to ask.
Why the unjacketed lead bullets? Will ammo with metal jackets damage the bore?
Why does the ammo have to be low velocity? Will hotter rounds rupture the cylinder and/or barrel?
Thanks in advance!
It seems like all of the .45lc cartridge conversion cylinders for popular BP revolvers (like the Remington 1858) have warnings from the manufacturer specifying that you are only supposed to ammo that does not exceed 850 fps with unjacketed lead bullets.
I was wondering if anyone knew the specifics of why these cartridge conversions are only supposed to be used with cowboy cartridges, and since answering this question may require knowledge of the construction and internal ballistics of firearms, I figured this would be the best place to ask.
Why the unjacketed lead bullets? Will ammo with metal jackets damage the bore?
Why does the ammo have to be low velocity? Will hotter rounds rupture the cylinder and/or barrel?
Thanks in advance!