Manual

9
AMMUNITION
The “Old Army” is a muzzle loading, percussion revolver intended solely for use
with Black Powder. It should never, under any circumstances, be loaded with any
type of smokeless powder as the result could be damage to the revolver and
injury to the shooter or bystanders. Black Powder is usually classified by powder
grain size, with “Fg” being the largest granulation and “FFFFg” being the
smallest granulation normally available. Any granulation within these gradations
could be used in the “Old Army”; normally, however, “FFFg” is the preferred
grain size. Replica black powder such as Pyrodex may be used, so long as
suggested loading data is strictly adhered to.
The “Old Army” is designed to use a .457” diameter round ball or .454” conical
bullet of pure lead. Bullets of either type can be purchased from your dealer,
ready to use, or can easily be cast at home with a small investment in equipment.
Information on bullet casting is available from the manufacturers of moulds and
casting equipment and from various authoritative handbooks. Your dealer should
be able to provide you with any equipment which you may require. (See “Lead
Exposure” Warning, below)
The use of jacketed or alloy bullets is not recommended as accuracy is generally
not as satisfactory as with the pure lead bullets.
AMMUNITION NOTICE
WE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE OR
INJURY WHATSOEVER OCCURRING IN CONNECTION WITH, OR AS THE
RESULT OF, THE USE IN RUGER REVOLVERS OF FAULTY, OR
NONSTANDARD, OR “REMANUFACTURED” COMPONENTS, OR OF
POWDERS OTHER THAN THOSE FOR WHICH THIS BLACK POWDER
FIREARM WAS ORIGINALLY DESIGNED.
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WARNING–LEAD EXPOSURE
Discharging firearms in poorly
ventilated areas, cleaning firearms, or
handling ammunition may result in
exposure to lead and other substances
known to the state of California to
cause birth defects, reproductive harm,
and other serious physical injury. Have
adequate ventilation at all times. Wash
hands thoroughly after exposure.
SHOOTING OR CLEANING GUNS
MAY EXPOSE YOU TO LEAD