04/24/2026
I just cast these very unusual bullets!
A customer asked if I could get him a bullet for his 45-125 Wi******er Express. So, I searched the Internet and found an original unused "Ideal" brand mould for this historical oddity.
The unique twist-rate of the barrel required a short, lightweight hand-cast bullet that would be sized to a diameter of .457".
These 292 - 300 grain bullets (depending upon the alloy used) will utilize a large black powder charge coming from the, supposedly, obsolete cartridge case.
These might not be what you would normally use in a BPCR or "buffalo" rifle. But my customer will be happy and satisfied to get his rare piece of history shooting again, using the correct bullet.
Once sized and lubed, I will be proud to know that I helped him keep his original 19th century single-shot shooting.
Although I don't expect to stock these on the shelf, I would be happy to make some for anyone who needs these hard-to-find treasures.