Taylor Ruger Old Army Revolver Conversion Cylinder
The Ruger Old Army is a black-powder percussion revolver introduced in 1972 by the Sturm, Ruger company and manufactured through 2008. Models were made with a 7.5" and a 5.5 inch barrel.
According to this source the revolver was tested by loading each chamber to capacity with Bullseye smokeless powder and a lead ball. While this might result in catastrophic failure in other firearms, the Old Army proved to be strong enough to handle the pressure.
As of 2023 they offer 4 options for the Ruger Old Army
- Ruger Old Army Revolver Conversion Cylinder .45LC $245.00
- Ruger Old Army Revolver Fluted Conversion Cylinder .45LC $280.00
- Ruger Old Army Revolver Stainless Conversion Cylinder .45LC $260.00
- Ruger Old Army Revolver Stainless Fluted Conversion Cylinder .45LC $295
Ammunition Caution! Recommended Ammo Specs Lead ammo that does not exceed 850 fps velocity
Never use +P ammo with these. Standard Pressure and Cowboy Action ammunition. Do not use +P ammo or any other high-pressure ammunition. The use of jacketed ammo may cause slightly more wear to the bore of the barrel than using lead bullets. DO NOT USE JACKETED AMMUNITION.
According to this source, "stick with loads under 850 fps. Factory cowboy action ammo from HSM (200 grain lead) ran right under that limit ... Any Cowboy Action loads from Fiochi, Magtech, etc. should be fine."
To load cartridges into the conversion cylinder you need to remove the back plate and insert .45 Colt cartridges into five of the six chambers. You should always leave an empty chamber under the revolver’s hammer for safety’s sake.
From the manual:
sources
- https://gunsmagazine.com/guns/ruger-old-army/
- https://www.taylorsfirearms.com/shop/firearm-parts-enhancements/conversion-cylinders.html?tf_gun_make_model=197
- Taylor's Firearms Manuals and Instructions
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