Cap and Ball Revolver: Round Ball vs Conical Bullet

Paul Harrell YouTube channel ^ | Mar 13, 2021 | Paul Harrell

[Berlin_Freeper]

Paul tests the difference between using round ball and conical projectiles in a black powder revolver.

[Berlin_Freeper]

The Meat Target

[Bob434]

that target pack was heavy, and two shots knocked it clean off where it was standing- some p retty serious hitting power

[nevergore]

So which was it..... can’t watch YouTube now....

[Yo-Yo]

So which was it..... can’t watch YouTube now....

Bottom line conclusions:

1) Accuracy differences between the Conical and Round Ball was minimal, but point of impact shifts dramatically between the two, so you will need to re-zero your sights when you switch between the two.

2) Results on the meat target were very similar.

3) Paul uses his black powder revolver in competition, where the only approved projectile is Round Ball, so Conical projectiles won't see much use by him.

4) The most important factor in accuracy isn't the projectile shape, but barrel cleanliness.

[Covenantor]

Dixie Works....

The rate of twist of the rifling will determine the proper type of projectile. For slow twist barrels (1 turn in 56 to 72 inches) use a patched round ball. For fast twist barrels (1 turn in 16 to 28 inches) use a conical bullet.

ymmv

[kvanbrunt2]

He has some great videos. love the meat target. “don’t try this at home”

[nevergore]

Thank you!!!

[T.B. Yoits]

For anyone who hasn't seen it, Paul Harrell's video, 'Personal Protection: Shooting While in Bed' is one of the funniest (and still informative) videos online...the bed, the alarm, clock, the pajamas....It gets even funnier when it starts raining.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wH7_7pJfoGU