BALLS AND BULLETS

• Round Balls – Round ball bullets have been used for centuries. Typically used with muzzle grabbing patches that wrap around the ball. These are usually a slower twist rated barrel but can  achieve exceptional accuracy with the proper loading. Today, these are used mainly used with traditional flintlock style muzzleloaders and muskets. Some replica percussion side-lock rifles also preform very well with round balls.
• Conicals – Conical bullets are round pointed bullets. They are usually made from soft lead that expands in the barrel during firing, creating a gas seal at the bottom of the bullet.
• Belted Bullets – Newer conical hybrids such as the Powerbelt® family of bullets use a smaller, detachable plastic gas seal. These bullets leave fewer residues on the barrel wall when fired, reducing barrel cleaning requirements.