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I just traded into a chunk gun in 50 cal. What would you all recommend for the ball size before I get a mold.
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How deep is the rifling? What type patch will you use? What is the actual bore size?
I've used a bore sized ball, and one that is .005" under bore size. Both work well, but I get fewer fliers from the undersized ball because the patches come out looking better.
The amount of chamfer on the muzzle crown will make a difference also. Some shooters use an oversize ball, but I've found the muzzle must be chamfered well or the patch will be damaged when loading.
You may need to try a couple different ball sizes. You can get pre cast balls from TOTW.