potsdam musket

[david eye 10882]

I bought a Potsdam at Nationals-the bore miced out at .743. I need to know what size of ball or what size mould would I start with. If anyone has one- would it be possible to ship me some bullets or to let me borrow the mould. Allen Eye Cockade Rifles Competitor #10882

[Mike w/ 34th]

I was told to go .006 under bore size for roundball, and make up the difference with three dips of lube.

[R Filbert]

David -Robert at ya again - I also have a Potsdam that shoots very well with a knureled .715 diped once in lube 50-50 bees wax and lanolin and allow the ball to get a little hot so as not to get to much lube on the ball as a lot of lube makes for a mess to clean after a match. Makes yer rammer very slik and yer hands even slicker!