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Hornady 50 495 RD BALL 100
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SKU: 6093-090255260939
Overview
Designed for muzzleloader hunters and target shooters, these .50 caliber round balls are intended for black powder use in a straightforward, traditional format. They are cold swaged from pure lead and made to be exceptionally uniform, with no air pockets or voids. The smooth round surface is described as supporting better rotation and improved accuracy, making them a practical choice for range work or hunting applications where consistency matters. This package includes 100 bullets with a .495-inch diameter.
Why Hunters Choose the Hornady
Hunting Target
Shooting with a muzzleloader
Cold Swaged
From pure lead for consistent
Exceptionally Uniform
No air pockets or voids
Smooth Round
Surface supports better rotation and
.50 Caliber
Round balls with 0.495-inch diameter
Key Features
- Hornady muzzleloading bullets for hunting or target shooting with a muzzleloader.
- Round balls are cold swaged from pure lead for uniform construction.
- Designed with no air pockets or voids for consistent round-ball quality.
- Smooth round surface supports better rotation and improved accuracy.
- Black powder .50 caliber, .495-inch diameter round ball.
- Pack includes 100 muzzleloading bullets.
Best Used For
- Muzzleloader hunters using .50 caliber round ball loads for hunting or target shooting
- Shooters who want a 100-count supply for repeated range sessions and load development
- Users seeking .495-inch round balls for black powder muzzleloading applications
- Hunters and target shooters who prefer pure lead round balls with a uniform profile
Specifications
| Black Powder Caliber | 50 Caliber |
|---|---|
| Bullet Style | Round Ball |
| Bullet Type | Muzzleloading Bullet |
| Country Of Origin | United States Of America |
| Diameter | 0.495 Inches |
| Lead Free | No |
| Prop 65 Cancer | Lead |
| Prop 65 Reproductive Harm | Lead |
| Quantity | 100 |
| Units | Bullet |
Pros
- Designed for hunting or target shooting with a muzzleloader
- Cold swaged from pure lead for consistent round-ball construction
- Exceptionally uniform with no air pockets or voids
- Smooth round surface supports better rotation and accuracy
- .50 caliber round balls with 0.495-inch diameter
- Pack includes 100 muzzleloading bullets
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Designed for .50 caliber muzzleloaders, so it is not a general-purpose projectile for other firearms or calibers.
- The round ball profile is straightforward and traditional, but it is a different choice than conical muzzleloading bullets for shooters seeking another style.
- Made from pure lead and marked not lead-free, which may matter for hunters or ranges with specific material requirements.
- Packaged in a 100-count quantity, which is practical for extended use but may be more than needed for occasional shooting.
Suggested Comparisons
- Muzzleloading round balls
- Black powder hunting bullets
- Target shooting projectiles
- .50 caliber muzzleloading accessories
Suggested Accessories
- Muzzleloading powder measure
- Patch material
- Bullet starter
- Cleaning supplies
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of muzzleloader is this product intended for?
It is listed as a muzzleloading bullet for black powder use in a .50 caliber muzzleloader.
What bullet style is included?
This product uses a round ball bullet style.
How many bullets come in the package?
The long description lists a quantity of 100 bullets.
What is the diameter of each round ball?
The listed diameter is 0.495 inches.
Is this product lead-free?
No. The product data lists it as not lead free and identifies lead in the Prop 65 warnings.