Cap and Ball loads

[Fogman01]

Thanks both of you for all the good info. I am used to some experimentation on bullet sizes and loads from shooting the Shiloh Sharps so I don't mind testing bullets/loads. I am ordering some balls and wads now. Do either of you use the conical bullets? I noticed the mold I got with the 1851 has a round and conical cavity in it. Seems like the round balls would be simpler.
I am looking at a 1862 Pocket Navy .36 cal right now on an auction. My wife really likes the look of the 1851 so I think she will shoot the Navy and enjoy it. Good thoughts on the Walker vs Dragoon; I wondered about that loading lever not being supported. My daughters love my Colt .45 SAA 4 3/4" barrel. Both of them shoot it better than any other handgun they have tried. So I will see how they like the BP revolvers.