I have a M65 that I?m just dying to shoot!! About 3 months ago I sent the only 58 rim fire round I have to RCC brass, they are a company that reproduces rim fire cartridges. These cartridges utilize a 22 caliber blank for the primer and are off set to mimic a rim fire.
While waiting for these cartridges, which could take up to six months I found a video on making brass for 58 rim fire on YouTube. I bought a box of 28 gauge brass shot shells along with acorn blanks. I now have a case ready to drill for the blank but now I need a bullet.
Would any 58 caliber mine ball work since this rifle as a musket shot those bullets?
The muzzle on my rifle measures between .575 and .585 so would a .580 diameter 500 grain bullet work or should I be smaller?
Dick had sent me information on this round some time ago which states bullet diameter of .590 but molds or bullets in that diameter are not available.
Hopefully someone here may have some knowledge on reloading for these rifles.