I'm having trouble getting the right size balls for my 1766 Charleville. Well, truly, I don't even know what is the right size. Some have said .625" is about right. I don't like the idea of shooting .675" round balls without a patch due to leading. I know some folks do that and just hold the ball in with tow.
How much will the patch twill compress? Double patch more compression I'm thinking. I'm probably going to order several sizes when I do order. Also, in my mind as crud builds up having the next size smaller ball would allow you to continue shooting before a clean, up. I ordered some from Dixie, but they ran out in the mean time and now I have to re-order. TOTW has a good selection.
What say you Charleville shooters?
How much will the patch twill compress? Double patch more compression I'm thinking. I'm probably going to order several sizes when I do order. Also, in my mind as crud builds up having the next size smaller ball would allow you to continue shooting before a clean, up. I ordered some from Dixie, but they ran out in the mean time and now I have to re-order. TOTW has a good selection.
What say you Charleville shooters?