Just found a host of Spencer-related stuff in the Buffalo Arms catalog, indicating that I can get my original 1865 carbine converted to centerfire and actually start using it for something besides a gunsafe decoration (please see my separate post for questions about the carbine's history).
So now to the questions:
1) Where can I find ready-made bullets that will work? I don't cast (and don't want to start) and I'm not sure what size bullet would work right. I assume it needs to be light (300 to 350 grains?) but what diameter- .510, .512, .515...other?
2) BA indicates that Starline brass won't work in originals. What should I use? Is the rim on .50-70 brass the right size?
3) I assume if brass for Taylor Spencers won't work then the affordable Lyman dies won't either. Am I stuck with a $100 CH4D set, or would something else work (like .50-70 dies)?
4) BA sells a centerfire breech block, but is the S&S version better?
Thanks in advance for any help.
Trey