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Kind of depends on the depth of your rifling, if it is deep[.013-.016 per side] a thicker heavier material like Canvas will help. Shallow [.005-.009] use a bigger ball.....even over bore size. My fifty [.500 bore] will shoot a .502 ball fine. just need a good 'thump' on the short starter! :wink:
Lapping did help my .73 cal barrel.....cutter chatter in one grove...................it would blow the patch on the first clean bore shot. I ordered some .024 canvas and lube and load a .725 ball for the first shot....tight fit.......all shots after can be loaded with pillow ticking.
Should work in small cals too!
My 12 cents.
Lapping did help my .73 cal barrel.....cutter chatter in one grove...................it would blow the patch on the first clean bore shot. I ordered some .024 canvas and lube and load a .725 ball for the first shot....tight fit.......all shots after can be loaded with pillow ticking.
Should work in small cals too!
My 12 cents.
