Semisane
02-22-2016, 08:41 PM
Do you need a push rod that is form fitted to the base of a Minie ball?
I did. Here's how I made one.
http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb264/NavZepol/Useful%20Info/Minie%20Ball%20Push%20Rod/A_zpsgzrssloj.jpg (http://s210.photobucket.com/user/NavZepol/media/Useful%20Info/Minie%20Ball%20Push%20Rod/A_zpsgzrssloj.jpg.html)
http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb264/NavZepol/Useful%20Info/Minie%20Ball%20Push%20Rod/B_zpsaftdysot.jpg (http://s210.photobucket.com/user/NavZepol/media/Useful%20Info/Minie%20Ball%20Push%20Rod/B_zpsaftdysot.jpg.html)
NOTE: I used a 30D nail for .577 Minies. A larger size nail, 40D or 50D would be appropriate for larger caliber balls.
http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb264/NavZepol/Useful%20Info/Minie%20Ball%20Push%20Rod/C_zpstmeewv3s.jpg (http://s210.photobucket.com/user/NavZepol/media/Useful%20Info/Minie%20Ball%20Push%20Rod/C_zpstmeewv3s.jpg.html)
http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb264/NavZepol/Useful%20Info/Minie%20Ball%20Push%20Rod/D_zpshmjzcohh.jpg (http://s210.photobucket.com/user/NavZepol/media/Useful%20Info/Minie%20Ball%20Push%20Rod/D_zpshmjzcohh.jpg.html)
I did. Here's how I made one.
http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb264/NavZepol/Useful%20Info/Minie%20Ball%20Push%20Rod/A_zpsgzrssloj.jpg (http://s210.photobucket.com/user/NavZepol/media/Useful%20Info/Minie%20Ball%20Push%20Rod/A_zpsgzrssloj.jpg.html)
http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb264/NavZepol/Useful%20Info/Minie%20Ball%20Push%20Rod/B_zpsaftdysot.jpg (http://s210.photobucket.com/user/NavZepol/media/Useful%20Info/Minie%20Ball%20Push%20Rod/B_zpsaftdysot.jpg.html)
NOTE: I used a 30D nail for .577 Minies. A larger size nail, 40D or 50D would be appropriate for larger caliber balls.
http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb264/NavZepol/Useful%20Info/Minie%20Ball%20Push%20Rod/C_zpstmeewv3s.jpg (http://s210.photobucket.com/user/NavZepol/media/Useful%20Info/Minie%20Ball%20Push%20Rod/C_zpstmeewv3s.jpg.html)
http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb264/NavZepol/Useful%20Info/Minie%20Ball%20Push%20Rod/D_zpshmjzcohh.jpg (http://s210.photobucket.com/user/NavZepol/media/Useful%20Info/Minie%20Ball%20Push%20Rod/D_zpshmjzcohh.jpg.html)