Speer .490” lead ball

The Classic Muzzleloader Projectile

The Speer .490" Lead Ball is the traditional round ball choice for muzzleloader hunters and black powder shooters who demand consistency and authenticity. Cast to precise .490" diameter, these pure lead balls are sized for use in .50 caliber muzzleloaders and are fully compliant with Colorado's strict muzzleloader season regulations — no sabots, no jacketed bullets, just the real thing.

Why Choose Speer Lead Balls

• Pure lead construction for reliable expansion and ethical harvests
• Consistent diameter for tight patch fit and accurate loading
• Compliant with Colorado dedicated muzzleloader season rules
• Ideal for patched round ball loads in flintlock and percussion rifles
• Trusted by traditional and inline muzzleloader hunters alike

Colorado Muzzleloader Legal

Colorado's dedicated muzzleloader seasons prohibit sabots and require patched round balls or conicals. The Speer .490" Lead Ball paired with a tight-fitting patch and loose black powder or approved substitute is a proven, legal, and effective combination for elk and deer hunting on the Western Slope.

Available in store at Glenwood Springs Outdoors, 831 Grand Ave, Glenwood Springs, CO.