.54 cal. Lyman trade rifle

Bought new 20+years ago, about 100 shots through it. Seems to shoot round balls pretty good. Bought some .45 cal conicals, 2 different brands, they both freefall to the bottom. What size do i need to order, how do i measure the bore. I would really like to get the i bullet mold for it? Any thoughts would be appreciated, ty..

Shorty wrote:Bought new 20+years ago, about 100 shots through it. Seems to shoot round balls pretty good. Bought some .45 cal conicals, 2 different brands, they both freefall to the bottom. What size do i need to order, how do i measure the bore. I would really like to get the i bullet mold for it? Any thoughts would be appreciated, ty..

Shorty, probably get a good set of calipers, the digital calipers aren't very pricey, and very accurate.
If you are looking to shoot conical, you also have a rifled barrel, your conical is probably going to have to be something like .541/.543.

At top of your post I am seeing 54cal trade rifle,.  If it a 54 cal u need 54 cal bullets or cronicals  not 45 cal .

Thank you last for catching my error. That was sappose to say .54 cal. I called lyman today and they want me to send the barrel to them for inspection..so taking this avenue for now. Wish i new how to post pic on this thread. Ty all

There is a little black icon in upper right corner of every new post  and reply for pictures

Shorty wrote:Thank you last for catching my error. That was sappose to say .54 cal. I called lyman today and they want me to send the barrel to them for inspection..so taking this avenue for now. Wish i new how to post pic on this thread. Ty all

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