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ndnchf Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1018 Joined: Mar 6^th, 2014	Fun with the Ball & Williams Ballard Jun 18^th, 2021 at 6:27pm	Print Post
	I had some fun at the range today. The old .44 long rimfire Ballard is a lot of fun to shoot. I've made 20 reloadable .44 long rimfire cases, so my shooting is limited. But after firing 10 rounds at 50 yards, I moved to the 100 yard gong. I was able to consistently make it ring. Not bad for a 157 year old rifle with stock barrel sights, home made rimfire cases and my aging eyes


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John Rigby Full Member Offline Posts: 209 Location: Midwest Joined: Nov 8^th, 2005	Re: Fun with the Ball & Williams Ballard Reply #1 - Jun 18^th, 2021 at 7:48pm	Print Post
	Congrats. Sometimes you just wish the little fella could talk and tell a story.

	John Rigby
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JLouis Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 10625 Joined: Apr 8^th, 2009	Re: Fun with the Ball & Williams Ballard Reply #2 - Jun 18^th, 2021 at 8:34pm	Print Post
	Wow and how overly exciting is to see it still being able to be taken out and for you to continue shooting it!

	" It Is Better To Now Have Been A Has Been Than A Never Was Or A Wanna Be "
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JerryH Frequent Elocutionist Offline ASSRA Member #10876 Posts: 1240 Location: Easton, CA Joined: Nov 9^th, 2014	Re: Fun with the Ball & Williams Ballard Reply #3 - Jun 18^th, 2021 at 8:44pm	Print Post
	Steve, I always enjoy your posts and videos. Thanks for sharing them. Lots of time and effort working with a rimfire, but I'm certain you have fun all the while. JerryH

	I'm not a complete idiot, some of my parts are missing.
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ndnchf Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1018 Joined: Mar 6^th, 2014	Re: Fun with the Ball & Williams Ballard Reply #4 - Jun 18^th, 2021 at 8:50pm	Print Post
	Thanks guys. Yes, I take great pleasure in bringing these treasures back to life. You may have seen this before, but this is a video I made the first time out with it. (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)


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ballardhepburnmich ASSRA Board Member Offline Posts: 598 Location: Scotts,mi. Joined: May 20^th, 2015	Re: Fun with the Ball & Williams Ballard Reply #5 - Jun 18^th, 2021 at 11:25pm	Print Post
	I have one of those only in. 46 Ballard extra long rimfire. It has been converted to centerfire years ago. It uses. 45 long Colt and hand loaded .460 S&W with a 260 gr. Lead bullet. The bore is like new and it's quite accurate. Lee Gibbs pres.ASSRA


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Timetripper Full Member Online Posts: 104 Location: Carlisle Joined: Mar 4^th, 2013	Re: Fun with the Ball & Williams Ballard Reply #6 - Jun 20^th, 2021 at 3:59pm	Print Post
	Steve, I really enjoy this thread and your video link. Have always liked old single shot rifles and it is great to see them resurrected and put back on the firing line. My question is how is your ammo lubed? There doesn't seem to be any tumble lube on the bullet in the picture. John


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ndnchf Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1018 Joined: Mar 6^th, 2014	Re: Fun with the Ball & Williams Ballard Reply #7 - Jun 20^th, 2021 at 4:14pm	Print Post
	Timetripper wrote on Jun 20^th, 2021 at 3:59pm: Steve, I really enjoy this thread and your video link. Have always liked old single shot rifles and it is great to see them resurrected and put back on the firing line. My question is how is your ammo lubed? There doesn't seem to be any tumble lube on the bullet in the picture. John Thanks - glad you enjoy it. That photo of the cartridge was taken before dip lubing. I use an old time factory heel bullet recipe. The bullet end of the cartridge is dipped in melted lube. It cools quickly to a non-sticky coating. I took this photo this morning at the range. Note the lubed cartridge atop the receiver.


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