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Michael Bodner
09-27-2012, 07:46 AM
My latest musket was plug-gauged at .577 What size mould should I use? I'm presuming I should size to .575 (0.002" less than bore) but I can not recall if the moulds cast larger or smaller than the needed size.

Thanks y'all!

-Mike

ms3635v
09-27-2012, 08:34 AM
I'm shooting a .577 whitacre barrel on my Zouave and I am casting minie that come out of the mould at .578 and am sizing my minies at .576.

Lou Lou Lou
09-27-2012, 12:53 PM
Agreed 0.001 to 0.0005 under bore size, with proper lube