Pedersoli Lorenz question.

[David Wilson]

Good morning.
This is my first post.
I have a Ped. Lorenz. I have a Pedersoli mould (.547) made for this rifle en route. It is a Minie ball mold .547.
For those shooting the Lorenz, did you have to size down the bullet? If so, what is recommended to use as a sizer, and what was your experience with how much to size down?
Dave Wilson

[bobanderson]

Most skirmishers shoot a minie that is .001" to .002" under the bore size. Since it's Pedersoli, I'd cast some minies and see if they slip into the bore without sizing. (Drop a 6" piece of round stock, or a 1/4" drive socket extension in the barrel so you don't lose the minie)
Start there and see what you have. I have a good opinion of Pedersoli quality, You might be ok for starters.

[David Wilson]

thanks Bob

[bobanderson]

thanks Bob

You're welcome.

Make sure your lead is dead pure. Any alloying metal (tin, antimony, wheel weights) will cause the bullet to be
oversized, affecting your results.