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Michael Bodner
12-21-2012, 11:19 AM
How much smaller than the barrel bore should a smoothbore round be cast?
Thanks!
-Mike
John Holland
12-21-2012, 11:33 AM
Mike,
If you do a search of the topics/threads you will find copious divergent opinions of what the ball size should be, along with which charges of what kinds of powders to use.
Personally, I am going to transition to Swiss powder and a slightly rolled (or not) ball lubed with liquid Alox, as per HP Gregory's and Bobby Elka's advice.
John
Michael Bodner
12-21-2012, 12:17 PM
John,
I tried that first: Searched on Smoothbore. Mostly found for sale, etc. Figured I'd toss it out there...
-Mike
John Holland
12-21-2012, 01:16 PM
Mike,
Here are a few I came up quickly, with the first one being the best over all:
Smoothbore Theory: Started by Eggman, 07-20-2012 06:47 PM(8 pages, 70 replies, 7,402 views)
smoothebore loads: Started by RaccoonRough Spence,11-21-2011 12:16 AM12
Need lube recipe for Potsdam smoothbore: Started by Rlevin,12-01-2011 09:47 PM
.69 SB Loads: Started by xring2245, 09-02-2011 01:08 AM
Starship Smoothbore: Started by efritz, 08-14-2012 07:26 PM
What's a good powder charge for 1842?: Started by MikeHale, 07-18-2012
I hope this helps a bit!
John
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