Quote Originally Posted by John Bedford View Post
Is this a .44? If so, that's a heavy old bullet. Try .454 round ball [the ones I use are just over 143g] with the same powder load - powder, then filler (semolina for me), felt wad then ball.

My pistol (Pietta Rem 'Texas' .44) groups well with this load provided I do my stuff.

I did try conicals but found ball to be better for me.
yes its a .44 and the bullet is home made using the standard lee molds advertised in their mags