43 Spanish Rolling Block

Not reloading - yet, but... Slugged my very first bores ever. Always been leery of driving a rod thru the bbl! But it went very well. Slugged the 43 Spanish RB and a Steyr 95 8x56R I have had for ages. 43 Spanish RB - Heard all the stories of oversized chambers and bores on those too. When I got the rifle, had nothing/had to get brass/dies/mold. Lucked up on a mold and took a chance that the bore WOULD be oversized. Found an RCBS 44-370 (~.446/Spanish should be .439) double cavity mold (can only get new 1C) with handle on fleabay for $50. Turns out my 43 slugs at .444. That 44-370 should be absolutely perfect for the old war horse! I am thrilled.

See this is what nonloaders don't understand. Congrats Oft on bringing the horse back to life. Never messed with the 43Srb.

Rolling block rifles have always caught my attention. Maybe someday.....

I also have a RB action in custom built 45-70. It is fun to shoot. And third RB is a 7x57 Mauser. Long story, but that one is getting traded out with my buddy I got it from. All 3 RBs will see cast bullets. Intend to shoot them out to ~350 yds against some of the kids and their plastic guns. Should be a hoot!