Hi all,
Many thank you's for the many replies regarding my reproduction 1853 British Enfield musket! I actually live in southern York County, Pa. (right along the Mason / Dixon line and about an hour and a half away from Gettysburg, pa). The bullets that I purchased are the reproduction 'Captain Carney's .577 Caliber Pritchett Ball (bullet), .560 Diameter, 536 gr. Hollow base with clay expansion plug.' That's the only markings that I could find on the packaging. However, I'm thinking about returning these and simply using the lead round balls and patch combo instead.
As for the ball and patch combo, here is what I have to see if it is better (simpler): Hornady Brand, .58 Caliber, .570" part # 6120, for a box of 50 lead round balls for muzzle loading:
https://www.cheaperthandirt.com/prod...90255261202.do
And, the patches: They are lubricated 'Pillow Ticking Patches' for use in .58 Caliber guns, part # 7138 with a .018 thickness:
https://www.cheaperthandirt.com/prod...90255261202.do
Now, my dad and I did a minor test by placing the patch and ball combo together and it was fairly snug when we tried to apply a little pressure into the barrel itself, but we didn't push too hard or use the ramrod - just to see how well they began to fit. Again, things were snug and they were wanting to go. So, we felt that this at least was 'normal' for muzzle-loading, in general. I'll certainly do some reading as suggested, but what are some thoughts on the ball and patch combo if I may ask? At this point, this is what we're leaning towards...
Thank you again for your time and insight!
Best regards,
Aaron
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