ronnie_kennedy
40 Cal.
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I recently bought what was presented to me as a .69 caliber flintlock smoothbore. Although, when using a .672 and a .18 patch it is impossible to get down the barrel. I can get the ball bt itself down it with a little force. So my thinking is that it may not be a .69 cal afterall. Is there some similar calliber that it could be? Or a way to measure the bore with a special tool? Althogh it does not say japan on the side, i think it is one of those type reproductions or one from india. Also, i have been firing the .672 balls out of it with no patch or wadding and using 40 grains of powder. Any suggestions on how to find the best powder charge for the gun or a safe one atleast. 40 seems to work, but seems a little weak. Thanks!