is a .600 caliber ball with patch sufficient for a .65 caliber smoothbore?

[lobsterman89]

just wondering since I can't find no sources for anything like a .630, ect, round ball mold.

 

[mrclean89]

with a thick patch yes, I couldnt find any molds that size either.

lyman makes a .610 I beleive but thats as close as I could find.

cheers, McLean

 

[lobsterman89]

with a thick patch yes, I couldnt find any molds that size either.

lyman makes a .610 I beleive but thats as close as I could find.

cheers, McLean

I think I'll deal with the missing .01 caliber instead of paying a extra $30 on the lyman mold. thanks.

 

[DEZ]

Dixie gun works will make one for you any size just about reasonable to but you have to cut the sprue with pliers they made me a .620 one for under $100.00

 

[Boolitcaster]

And Jeff Tanner can make you a round ball mould in any size you specify. Good prices as well, but it will come to you all the way from the UK.

 

[Steppenwolf]

XX2 IIRC Jeff charged me $46 shipped for a .72 cal mould.

And Jeff Tanner can make you a round ball mould in any size you specify. Good prices as well, but you it will come to you all the way from the UK.

 

[Goldenlakepete]

I have a .625 dia Trade Musket and the only balls I have been able to find lately are .600.

If I get the patch thickness correct the accuracy is fairly good.

 

[MC One Shot]

I would take the time to find or have a proper sized mould made for your musket. It will make life easier and it will shoot better and in the end you will be happier.

 

[Boolitcaster]

Looking in my collection of moulds, I have both a .620 and a .640.
They are Tanner moulds.