Shout Out to Forth Armoury

[tjiann]

So, I've bought a number of paper cartridges formers from Steve at Forth Armoury in the past. Love his YT videos and products.

This past weekend I bought an 1842 Springfield smoothbore at the N-SSA Nationals so I can start shooting it in competition. In anticipation of that purchase I ordered the new Eras Gone .678 RB mold and a Vortex Ball Roller from Forth Armory for roughing up RB using my drill press (as opposed to using files).

This morning I cast a couple hundred balls. This afternoon I tried out the Vortex. Man does it work great and it's really easy to mount and use. Less that 10 seconds per ball. Result as shown in picture. For $55 shipped, this thing is well built and will work for a long time. Highly recommend.

 

[tenngun]

So, I've bought a number of paper cartridges formers from Steve at Forth Armoury in the past. Love his YT videos and products.

This past weekend I bought an 1842 Springfield smoothbore at the N-SSA Nationals so I can start shooting it in competition. In anticipation of that purchase I ordered the new Eras Gone .678 RB mold and a Vortex Ball Roller from Forth Armory for roughing up RB using my drill press (as opposed to using files).

This morning I cast a couple hundred balls. This afternoon I tried out the Vortex. Man does it work great and it's really easy to mount and use. Less that 10 seconds per ball. Result as shown in picture. For $55 shipped, this thing is well built and will work for a long time. Highly recommend.

I’ve seen you tube vids on chewed ball. Some seem to love them, some can’t find a difference
How have you found them?

 

[tjiann]

I’ve seen you tube vids on chewed ball. Some seem to love them, some can’t find a difference
How have you found them?

This will be my first time shooting them. I know all the N-SSA competitors use them roughed up. I think it's kind of the same principle as the dimples on golf balls.

 

[Whitworth]

Interesting gizmo, if you're a serious shooter of smoothbores I guess it helps.

 

[Grenadier1758]

What I have found is that if you believe it helps, then it helps. The mental aspect is very important when trying to achieve success.

 

[towgunner11h]

This will be my first time shooting them. I know all the N-SSA competitors use them roughed up. I think it's kind of the same principle as the dimples on golf balls.

Not all by a long shot, but it is a popular and effective technique!

 

[Wncman]

So, I've bought a number of paper cartridges formers from Steve at Forth Armoury in the past. Love his YT videos and products.

This past weekend I bought an 1842 Springfield smoothbore at the N-SSA Nationals so I can start shooting it in competition. In anticipation of that purchase I ordered the new Eras Gone .678 RB mold and a Vortex Ball Roller from Forth Armory for roughing up RB using my drill press (as opposed to using files).

This morning I cast a couple hundred balls. This afternoon I tried out the Vortex. Man does it work great and it's really easy to mount and use. Less that 10 seconds per ball. Result as shown in picture. For $55 shipped, this thing is well built and will work for a long time. Highly recommend.

I’m assuming the ones that looked “chewed” are the after effect.
Does this rig make the balls more rounded ?
A video of the contraption in progress would help.

 

[Sam squanch]

I would like to see these tested for accuracy in a smooth bore and a rifle. Might be educational.

 

[1861 Springfield]

i doubt it will round up a already OOR ball