.69 caliber musket balls

[rmack]

hello, i have a 1816 harpers ferry percussion rifle which uses .69 caliber musket balls from what i have researched. i cannot seem to find them anywhere, i guess i will have to cast them. does anyone have any ideas on what mould to buy. something reasonably priced.

 

[rmack]

hello i have a 1816 harpers ferry percussion rifle which uses .69 caliber musket balls. i cannot seem to find them to buy already made. what reasonably priced mold would you suggest.i have a lot of lead from old water pipes .

 

[jethro224]

i cannot seem to find them anywhere

Balls http://www.trackofthewolf.com/(S(4...atId=2&subId=25&styleId=58&PageSize=25&Page=3

LEE molds http://www.trackofthewolf.com/(S(p...tableList.aspx?catID=18&subID=126&styleID=410

Lyman molds http://www.trackofthewolf.com/(S(p...tableList.aspx?catID=18&subID=126&styleID=411

They also have bullets and bullet molds, melting pots, etc.

 

[59sharps]

Balls: Ball Accuary http://www.ball-accuracy.com,
Molds: Jeff tanner in the UK. [email protected]
http://www.jt-bullet-moulds.co.uk/moulds.htm#

you do not want to buy a mold until you figure out what it likes. you need to know your true bore dia. Just because it is a 69 cal it may not be that bore dia.I have a 69 cal 1842 and it has a .688 bore and it likes a 685 ball.

 

[Grizzled Roberts]

Jeff Tanner will make you any size mould you need. His moulds use double cavity mould handles
( I like the Lee handles ) and do not come with a sprue cutter. They also make the best looking rounds you have ever seen! I have Jeff's moulds for all of my muzzleloaders from .388 to .685 Every time I get a new smokepole I send an E Mail to Jeff!

 

[paulvallandigham]

If you know the ACTUAL bore diameter of your ".69 " rifle, and the bullet diameter it LIKES, then consider contacting:

Eddie May Round Balls
159 Ridley Rd.
Chatsworth, GA 30705
Phone: 706-581-8225

He has a variety of ball sizes available at reasonable prices. His delivery is very quick, too.

 

[Muskeg Stomper]

Of course it's all going to depend on your actual bore size and what works best in your gun but Dixie Gun Works has .680 diameter round balls.
DGW .680 Round Ball

 

[bingo1952]

Also have a look at; http://www.neihandtools.com
They have a .670 ball mould and is cut for RCBS handles and has a sprue cutter. They're a little pricey but throws a good ball.

 

[firefoot]

Hello rmack I have a BUNCH of .680 balls already made. Pm me with your address. I send you some. I think they will work for you. I used to have a euroarms 1842 springfield and they shot real good.
firefoot

 

[musketman]

I used a .678 roundball mold when I was casting for mine.

 

[59sharps]

AND THE QUALITY OF THE NEI MOLDS HAVE GONE WAY DOWN HILL SINCE WALTS PASSING. fOR $45 SHIPPED TO YOUR DOOR I WOULD BY THE JEFF TANNER MOLD.

 

[rmack]

Jim i really appreciate your offer where do i give you my address and what do you want for them and the postage. bob maciejeski

 

[jethro224]

Bob, just hover your pointer over "User Options" below Jim's name over at the left of his post. A drop down menu will appear. Click "Send user a PT" and you can contact him in a Private Topic. :thumbsup:

 

[chokecreek]

As mentioned, Lee precision makes a .690 round ball mold. It’s aluminum, of course, and inexpensive. However, it may not be, as others have mentioned, the right size for you. I have this mold and casted up some to use in my 12 ga double muzzle loader. It casts right at .690 with wheel weights and a little smaller with pure lead. Lee’s website is www.leeprecision.com . You can also find Lee molds at other venders like midway usa, etc.

Jack